Amazing and informational story
359567
Amazing and informational story! Her openness and honesty helped me to address some things about myself as I consider weight loss surgery.
2044972
Amazing story I never knew. Clearly the author is new and could use some polishing. But the story is so compelling you will continue to read no m matter what. His details on the army's plans, and procedures are interesting in themselves. The brutality of that conflict is clearly shown . Makes me want to learn more about this extraordinary man.
4917364
Love this book!  The story of this womans life is absolutely amazing.
2840952
This was truly an amazing book. I found the story so enthralling I had trouble putting the book down. It shed a light on SEAL and sniper training and the insides of the military operations described. Not only did this book teach me about the rigors one needs to go through to become a SEAL, but it also taught me about the importance of self confidence and determination. This book was inspirational, it was educational, and it was just such an amazing story, it'd be hard to not like this book. I fully recommend it to anyone who wants to know about Navy Seal's snipers and the training they undergo, to hear about the war in Afghanistan from a soldiers perspective, or just a good read. This was an amazing book.
987169
Amazing story, and what an amazing man to have gone through all he has, and make it home, and then, to have such a wonderful attitude about it all!
What an informative book.
Written so intriguing! I love how you just can't put the book down! You have to keep reading. So many emotions in reading the story, you feel like you know the author, and you feel as if you are right there with him.
I am so glad I read this book, and wish I could meet the author!
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I bought this to read along with my son (he has  comprehension problems) I am so glad I got the chance to read it. What an amazing and informative book! For the first time since high school, I felt like WOW!! I've learned so much and made me, a mom of a Freshman, want to do some extra research to go deeper into the  Holocaust. Such an eye opener...and a reflection...read this book...please please please..u won't regret it!!!
1753864
This story was so beautifully written. Quotes and images from this book are engraved into my brain. This was simply an amazing book. I loved that I got to hear the story that isn't written in textbooks but is so important to learn. Thanks to the author for another great read! I'm
1885812
An amazing story and lots of great information for parents, doctors, teachers, and everyone!  I have bought multiple copies of this book.  Everyone should give a copy to their doctor.  Education is power!
3024603
An amazing story! I cried, laughed, learned so much. (I actually listened to it on CD, which was read by Mr. Montalvan himself; it felt like he was telling me the story directly.)

My kid's high school made it required reading this past Summer for all grades. I know it was difficult for some kids to get into it, but I feel that if all high schoolers read this book, there would be much more understanding of PTSD and service dogs. In the past, when I saw someone with a service dog, I steered clear of him/her because I had heard the dog wasn't allowed to interact with other people. I didn't understand that it was ok if the owner was up to it. Now I understand.

And Mr. Montalvan is coming to my kid's school soon; I hope the administration allows parents to attend! I would love to meet this amazing author.
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I stayed awake until 4 am to finish reading this book.  I learned so much about world history, Dutch culture, and the human impact of wars and why they are fought.

After some distance to think through the story more, I plan to reread the entire book.  It is a story that needed to be told and the author has told it so well and in a very personal way.  Highly recommended.
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I was really impressed by this story.  I love how they mention how one person sets out to make a difference, and they did that by helping out one other person.  That one other person helped others, and that in itself was an example of the Butterfly Effect.  All of these were true, (obviously since they involved former Vice-President Henry Wallace and George Washington Carver), so not only would it provide children that are in elementary levels information about history, but it was also give them some God-oriented motivation.  I can imagine telling this to my daughter when she is many years older, becoming fascinated by this story, and setting out to make a difference in her own way.
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I was truly amazed by the story. Since it is true, I would recommend the book for we everyone to read. It gives hope that no matter what each of us is going through we can persevere and come out on top.  If you know anyone that is struggling, please buy a copy of the book and both should read it.  Open up the dialogue with the person who is struggling and learn what he or she is going through and how you may help. I am looking forward to reading his second book.
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I read this entire thing in one sitting because I simply could not put it down! They story was amazing and so painful knowing this actually happened. What courage for the author to tell her story; I applaud this. So many girls go through such horrible trauma and are afraid to talk about it so I am in awe of the courage it takes to speak out and I hope others will read this story and maybe take some of that courage. I give four stars and not five only because I found quite a few grammatical errors throughout the book. Despite this, I found the storytelling compelling and found myself really caring for the author and hoping for her safe escape from the monster who had taken over her life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I would love to learn more about this authors current life and how she is getting along after all that she went through. Thanks for sharing your incredible story with the world. You are one brave lady. Fantastic book. Im glad I picked it up.
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Great story! Very informative. Makes you understand how hard some people had it when resources were not as handy as our time now. So much fun and exciting all at the same time. I hardly put it down.
4315739
This book is such an amazing and inspirational story! I couldn't put it down!
3745938
What an amazing story and an absolutely incredible man! I was captivated by the entire story. The author provided his insight, his knowledge, as well as a very personal look into his life. I was amazed by his story.
3812781
True and amazing story. You can get a deep insight into the hidden spiritual world.
I recommend this book to everyone.