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Jerry C Jenkins Jr

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What a gem

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Reviewed: 08-12-18

As a committed fan of books on redemption, this one has snuck into my top 5. J.D. not only surprises and inspires but also provides a spark of hope for middle America, where hard working/tough as nails grit is just the right combination to create amazing ends. Both personally and economically /spiritually. I also like his centrist political stance, where he neither convicts or endorse Right or Left, while challenging all of us to lean in and help our fellow man.

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The things I never knew

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Reviewed: 10-09-17

As US Citizen in my early 50’s, I’m embarrassed to admit how little I know about the details of WWII, least of which how complicated our alliance with Russia was and the unintended consequences that came from the relationship. In an era where that war has seemingly been reduced to, “Hitler was bad,” and the US wasn’t much better for dropping A bombs, so much is glossed over if not mentioned at all. Russia was really bad, led by Stalin, who apparently was responsible for far more deaths than Hitler was; while pre WWII Japan in its quest to control a One-Asia, makes modern day terrorism look elementary school bully behavior. Thanks to the authors who’ve brought so much to light that we need to know to this very day. There are critical lessons for all us by understanding the details of The who, what, why and when of this part of world history.

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The why behind the Pacific Theater

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Reviewed: 09-22-17

As someone born at the end of the baby boomer period, my awareness of WWII is limited to three major themes. Hitler was the worst; the US was its own bad actor because it dropped two A bombs on Japan, yet because of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor there was rationalization for the response. Beyond that, I admit a poor grasp of what else was going on... This book changes all of that and has opened my eyes to many things - many of which that I will never forget. Thank you Bill, for the incredible amount of work you put into this story. It needed to be told. Our history books continue to get thinner by the editions.

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Triumph over peril

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Reviewed: 09-06-17

Running with Raven tells an incredible story of a man who chose to straighten out his life, where when so many others in similar circumstances choose a life of emptiness. Raven has listened to this version of the book and asserts that Ms. Ryan, does his voice/and intent a lot of justice. As I've now listened to it twice, I contest it's one of the finest books on redemption I've read. Knowing that Raven is still alive and well, and is still running daily, makes this story even more powerful.

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Wisdom for the soul!

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Reviewed: 02-25-17

Incredible book. So relevant for someone in the 40's and beyond. Excited to read and experience the other books in the series. Wow.

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Stunning and provocative

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Reviewed: 04-24-15

Love creative ideas for finding big fish in smaller pond opportunities. The ending stories about forgiveness over harsh justice are inspiring.

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Hoping for part II

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Reviewed: 01-17-15

Having been transformed by the experience of this book's Audible version, I can only hope that someone sees to it to produce and distribute Unbroken II. Louie's life after war is every bit as spectacular if not more.

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