I am sure glad I had the pleasure to review this book before ...
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I am sure glad I had the pleasure to review this book before the official release and to read the acknowledgement of the courageous women, their stories, and their obvious love of country.  I was taken back and intrigued...not only by the chronology or the history, but by the many, many personal stories of devotion, dedication, professionalism, tenacity, honor, and having fun in the face of adversity.  Not only did these women serve.  Not only did they focus on the combat mission, but they left an indelible influence on the Vietnamese people, the many children they blessed, and the value they added to the communities they served and worked in.

These stories are a compelling account of women forging their way into yet another facet of the military clearly unprepared to deal with women in combat.  I appreciate they are your stories and I was impressed with the consistent theme of duty and honor.  The stories were NOT replete with complaints and grips, which soldiers often participate in, rather they were filled with a clear sense of dedication while always having fun in the face of adversity.  I also liked the poems...a great window into the souls of these women.

My sincere thanks for this gift to us all.

John Lee, Command Sergeant Major (retired)
173rd Airborne Brigade 1968-1969
Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, LZ Uplift
Combat Wounded
4046471
Saw this author on Squawkbox the other day.  She seemed intelligent, well-versed in her subject and able to speak clearly and concisely.  I don't have an MBA so plain English, or at least language that is understandable by an average person, is greatly appreciated.  So glad I picked the book up and ignored the nonsense spouted by an earlier so-called reviewer, who seemed far more intent on reviewing the reviews than the material.
3674626
I got this book a couple of weeks before the exam because of the 600 review questions. Having gone through the first 50 questions, I can see that this is really testing my knowledge of the details that will be on the exam. Going over the answers and explanations helps to refresh important concepts that I would otherwise forget. I am glad I got the book.
1121065
This book was recommended on a book review on NPR and I'm really glad I read it.  I highly recommend it.
4049960
I will start out by saying that I have know the author for many years.  She is a talented lady.  What a pleasure to see her creativity in writing.  I am a lover of historical fiction and this book wove together life now with life in the past.  It is wonderfully written and was a pleasure to read. It also gave me something to think about concerning my own life. I finished it wishing there was more. I am looking forward to the next book Margaret writes.
385479
I read many reviews before purchasing this book and I'm very glad I did. This is a beautiful book and a wonderful edition to own. The annotations are interesting and especially helpful as I'm by no means a scholar, just a reader. I've seen the movie and the mini series, but reading the actual book is much more complicated and the annotations, again, most helpful. Envisioning the characters and predicaments as I read is delightful. The novel is a window to the past where I can explore and visit at my leisure...reading is such a wonderful pastime. I plan on purchasing all of Jane Austen's books in this format.
532528
A very enjoyable read that has original material for it's date
2519210
Author Chris Pridmore contacted me mid-April and offered me a free copy of his novel, The Last Child of Leif, in exchange for an honest review, and I am so glad that he did!

Primarily, I want to take this chance before we dive into the novel to say how much I appreciate Mr. Pridmore's patience with this review. I was initially supposed to have it written last Saturday, on June 2nd, but as I started a new internship last week, life became a bit hectic. Thankfully, Mr. Pridmore graciously permitted me to extend the deadline to this Wednesday, so here we all are!

I should note: this act of kindness in no way affected my review for The Last Child of Leif. It is a simple matter of expressing my thanks to the author.

That all being said, let's get into it, shall we?

Find my full review on my book review blog, Bitty Book Nook!

If I could give this novel four and a half stars, I would, because I feel that it deserves a bit more than four stars! But, sadly, this cannot be the case, so four stars it will have to have earned. Mr. Pridmore, thank you so much for allowing me to share in this adventure and write a review on it! I very much look forward to seeing more works from you in the future!
4608539
I am so glad that I ordered this book.. it is more than just a book, but it is one that I am glad to read and study each and every day.
388360
I just started studying and reviewing this book.  I respect the author and I feel that it will be compatible with his other writings
742800
Unlike several books I have tried in recent past, this book I decided to purchase and was happy I spent the money for enjoyable read.
1780528
I have to agree with the reviewer before me.  I read this book when it came out a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I have been anxious for a sequel or another novel by these authors.  I highly recommend  this book if you haven't read it already.
3241585
I  really enjoyed this book and highly enjoyed it and certainly recommend it.
4589920
Having waited awhile for this book I am glad that I found it as enjoyable as the first. Which I would recommend reading before this one.
773291
There were aspects of The Discovery I really liked. The joy Michael and Jenn feel upon becoming really well-to-do overnight was very authentic. I appreciated that an author could and would acknowledge that even in the midst of sadness we can feel joy and happiness when we realize that our loved ones provided for us both in life and death.

I also loved the story within a story aspect of the book. We don't follow Michael for the entire text, instead we delve into an older world you may not expect if you don't read the entire book jacket. I won't spoil it for you, but suffice it to say, I was delighted with it because it is a time period I enjoy reading about and this copy provided a real twist to the usual stories I come in contact with.

I must give Revell serious props for actually going to the bother (though it probably isn't as much of a bother now as it would have been in the past) of highlighting the story within a story pages with a border that differentiates them from the present time. It was a lot handier than the usual italics for dates at the beginning of the chapter in terms of keeping a reference point while reading.

Anyone looking for an adventure story with a really sweet romance tied up in it couldn't go wrong with The Discovery
1139631
Right now I am being forced to write this review before going past the Thank You page. I appreciate you hard work. I am sure it is a great book, but I do not understand the sense in making people write reviews prior to reading it.
4919256
I received my copy yesterday and I'm eager to read it, just by seeing all the wonderful reviews.