Personal experiences count.
580213
I enjoyed reading yet another world War 11 Nazi Germany tragedy.  Enjoyed is not the right word .....I appreciated it.
9949
title was , initial impression , attaracting but NOT expected  a lot.

While reading ,  His personal experience help me realize its reality.
Not yet finished reading , hoped sometimes its completeness when finalizing his statements
3101731
This is a personal account of John Caparelli's time as an LAPD officer from the academy through his retirement.  He tells how his life and view points were changed or affected by different experiences.  Some are touching, some are funny and some are tragic.  He also tries to show how his time in the police department affected his life, his family's lives and how it affected his faith.  There is personal description of the bank robbery on Feb. 28, 1997 which made national news.  He tells what he saw, heard and did.  Remember this his personal account and not a news flash or story.  I found myself saying prayers for all those that risk their lives for each of us: firefighters, police, rescue personnel, hospital staff and our military.  Whether retired, active, past and present,  or death due to their services:  I want to give each of you a big "THANK YOU" for your service.  Also a big thank you for your families as they are the silent heroes there for their spouses and children.  This book was hard to put down once I started.  Don't expect action, adventure and all the things you see on tv or the movies, just the typical life of an LAPD officer.

I received this book from the author through [...] to read and leave my honest opinion.  I enjoyed the book and learned to pray a little differently for our police and others who risk their lives on a daily basis.
3771727
ok enjoyed the personal stories. More detail and problem solving specifics on how things were handled on the road would be great also.. But a good read.. Thanks for the information would pass it on to others...
246172
Liked for the personal feel.  If you,be ever been in  a battle group  it relates to you.  I was a USMC and as he says you seldom see old comrades, but never forget them.
4315453
I got this book to read about the experiences of women experiencing abortions. Each story tells a different facet of the heartbreak of abortion: the unsure, the late term, the chemical abortion, the products of conception room, the seven abortion woman, etc. Yet, there's also the clinic worker who tells each story. The workers are sure of their mission, or are they? The more they see the sadness of each patient's story, the more they waver.

Each of us pro-lifers, we need to think about the clinic workers as well, who also need our concern and prayers.
1264272
Interesting to share someone's mystical experiences and good works.  Tends to confirm that a person's positive mindset creates positive experiences.
4533075
Great personal account with interesting history thrown in.
4506897
Book is simply written, with personsal experiences. Gives a lot of information,the spiritual life.
3147350
Good read. It is nice to hear from another point of view. The author took his personal experiences and applied them to today's society.
2303301
What can I say?  It was fascinating reading a diary of someone who was actually there.  I had never been able to think about it from this perspective before.  It's the difference between, well, second hand reporting and first hand.  For me, there is a world of difference.
376224
First hand experiences gave insight to what chopper crews went thru.
3043278
Erik, the author, presented an opportunity to those who survived the ravages of war with a way to be a part of his compendium of experiences of the Air War of WWII.  I feel that by drawing on these individual segments of history that for the most part, were not widely disseminated or documented, he has provided the public a glimpse of what is a patch quilt of the happenings of that era.  Those contributing their experiences dug deep in their memories of events that most had been stifling for years to avoid reliving the pain they and their fellow crew members experienced in combat.  This book reflects only the stories of the few who wished to honor comrades who couldn't or wouldn't share their role in the fatal game called war.  Many have died or will soon die without describing what they found out in their first hand experiences during a terrible time in history when millions of people died, some good, some bad, in the name of patriotism or loyalty to their country's cause.  A common thread throughout this book is seen in what some call Luck, and how seconds separated the losers and survivors in the Air War.  I believe the primary goal of the author is to show the need for an alternative to war as a means of solving the world's problems.  Another important goal is to stimulate those readers who have important contributions yet to be documented, to understand that unless they share their experiences, thery will be lost forever at their death.  (See page 319 for my story).
Frank J Finklang, Lt. Col., USAF Retired
3732931
This book provides insight about the experience one man had after essentially dying. It is particulary relevant given the writer's occupation. From a scientific perspective is has to be some of the strongest evidence to date.
3853605
All of us have stories to tell.  Different stories of events that have happened throughout our lives.  Stories that are funny or strange but also interesting and true.  Seattle Adventures is compilation of just that--one person's stories about life.
 Throughout the book, the author takes us on a personal journey through his own life experiences.  While sharing his stories, he also offers us a fascinating glimpse into the web industry, allowing the reader to experience what really goes on behind the scenes of the .com world.  Readers also experience the beauty and culture of Seattle, as he makes his way through various life adventures.
 The author uses a pseudonym, which allows him to freely share his adventures without worrying about his professional reputation.  This lends credibility to his adventures, as well as an air of mystery about who he is.  There are times when the book lags a little, and the editing isn't always perfect.  All in all, however, it is a good and easy read.

Sonnet Erin Brown
Member, Book Lovers SIG of Am. Mensa
2952014
One man's personal experiences while serving in Iraq from hi-jinks to hellhole. I feel like the book told it as it was and kept me engaged throughout. Not a place I'd care to visit but grateful for the exposure obtained through author's recollections in this book. One final passage I'll remember that rings so true "No one gets out of here as the same person they were..."
4670405
A good recap of their own personal experiences as well as other companies approach to the current remote work environment.  Companies that don't have a remote policy/ program need to wake up, or else watch their talent leave the building for someone who does.