2014-12-16
Worth the read
Outstanding book, didn't want to put it down.
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The Nazis caught him, but they couldn't hold him-a gripping WWII memoir from a D-Day paratrooper and American hero.
A paratrooper in the 101st Airborne, James Sheeran was just a kid when he floated into Normandy on D-Day-only to be captured soon afterward by the Germans. Escaping from a POW train bound for Germany, Sheeran traveled behind enemy lines in France, eventually fighting alongside the French Resistance.
After hooking up with Patton's advancing army, he fought admirably in Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge, and was ultimately awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and the Chevalier of the Order of the Legion of Honor.
Sheeran's breathtaking chronicle of his capture, daring escape, fierce guerilla resistance, and valor under fire is an unforgettable testament to the spirit of the American soldier.
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4.5 of 5 (67 Ratings)
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2014-08-23
No surrender
This book is as phoney as a $3 bill, I don't believe it is a true story. And it is poorly written. I've read dozens of WWII books and it was an effort to keep reading and finish it. It reads like a low budget movie.
2013-11-12
Good story.
I'd give this book 3 1/2 stars. I have read Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand and consider that a masterpiece. This book is not as good as that, but it is still a good book worth reading. James is a true hero just as Louis Zamerini is, with a story that makes a person truly grateful for their courage, honor and service. One of the more remarkable elements of the story is who he meets and what he learns while in France. Without spoiling anything, it adds a very unique and interesting twist to what is already a very interesting war story. If you enjoy reading WWII non-fiction, you will enjoy this book.
2013-01-05
No Surrender
Excellent from start to finish!
2013-01-03
True American
Great story. One of the best stories of WW2. Jimmy and Bernie were brave men who refused to give up, they deserve all the accolades.
2012-12-08
Hop on for the ride.
What an incredible story! The stories of our heroes who fought in WWII, always prove to be captivating. But the story of James J. Sheeran turned out to be one of my very favorites. A must read for any one interested in this amazing time in American history.
2012-02-14
No Surrender
I'm really glad I was a able to add this book my library. If you are a fan of history, more so military history, this is a must read. I think it is very important that we don't forget the World War era and just how important those sacrifices were, in maintaining our freedoms in this country. God Bless.
2012-02-01
Amazing!
This story is so incredible that without the documentation and fact checking provided, it would be, in my mind a book of fiction. That such men lived and accomplished so much with so little in such a short time is amazing. We must NEVER forget!
2011-03-13
Unforgettable
His story is unbelievable. His courage to stay alive, faith in his country, and determination to get home form an astonishing tale of edge-of-your-seat adventure, heart wrenching emotion, and the innocence of a young man.