Taking Fire Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Ron Alexander & Charles W. Sasser
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
158

Taking Fire by Ron Alexander & Charles W. Sasser Book Summary

Taking Fire is the incredible memoir by one of the most decorated chopper pilots to emerge from the Vietnam War.

Nicknamed "Mini-Man" for his diminutive stature, a mere five-foot-three and 125 pounds in his flight boots, chopper pilot Ron Alexander proved to be a giant in the eyes of the men he rescued from the jungles and paddies of Vietnam. With an unswerving concern for every American soldier trapped by enemy fire, and a fearlessness that became legendary, Ron Alexander earned enough official praise to become the second most decorated helicopter pilot of the Vietnam era. Yet, for Ron, the real reward came from plucking his fellow soldiers from harm's way, giving them another chance to get home alive.

In Taking Fire, Alexander and acclaimed military writer Charles Sasser transport you right into the cramped cockpit of a Huey on patrol, offering a bird's eye view of the Vietnam conflict. Packed with riveting action and gritty "you-are-there" dialogue, this outstanding book celebrates the everyday heroism of the chopper pilots of Vietnam.

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Book Name Taking Fire
Genre Biographies & Memoirs
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 1.42 MB

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Brings back memories. The book got off to a slow start but quickly became excellent reading. Having served in IV Core, I found it interesting to read about the Cav in I Core. The descriptions of flying and crew teamwork are accurately portrayed in great detail. I think often about the thousands of lives lost as well as the brave crews that saved countless of lives while risking our own. Thanks for sharing this story! Bill Dean, Apache Troop, 7/1 Air Cav 1968/69

Worth reading. A different angle and approach. The author gives an honest and believable account of his experiences.

Worth while reading. Great read, hard to put down.

Taking Fire. Well done and factual account.......there is more then luck and or"charm" involved here. The ability to freeze function and pure skill, I suspect are the reasons Captain Alexader survived unscathed .

Excellent book about the 1st Cav Div in Vietnam.. About as real as it can get, without being there.

A good read. Definitely not the best of the genre, but worth the time to read.

Taking Fire. I've read a ton of war books and this was the best book I've ever read. It's a real page turner. A lot of nights I couldn't go to sleep without finding out what happened on the mission they were on. I'm grateful for such a great American account of our brave men who fought so valiantly for us. Thank you.

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The Taking Fire book written by Ron Alexander & Charles W. Sasser was published on 01 April 2007, Sunday in the Biographies & Memoirs category. A total of 158 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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