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GENERAL TOPICS => D.O.T. => Topic started by: BobbyB on August 20, 2015, 03:12:09 AM

Title: Old unit / old friends
Post by: BobbyB on August 20, 2015, 03:12:09 AM: So, I recently found out a second member of my old platoon, and a friend of mine has wrote a book (1 of a 2 book deal), and also wrote an article for Soldier of Fortune magazine.

Magazine article:
https://www.sofmag.com/the-battle-of-82-easting/

As for the book, The title is Clear by Fire.

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Fire-Search-Destroy-Thriller/dp/150110571X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440054589&sr=8-1&keywords=Clear+by+fire

Barnes and Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/clear-by-fire-joshua-hood/1122541288?ean=9781501105715

I've bought it and read it already, and I recommend it (not just because I know the guy). If you like military thrillers then this is a good book for you.
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: KensAuto on August 20, 2015, 10:32:32 AM: Might have to put it on my wish list.
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Post by: Sammconn on August 20, 2015, 11:37:38 AM: Awesome article!
I always love hearing these stories.
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: Nate on August 20, 2015, 02:31:13 PM: was 1-508 PIR a part of 4th BDE at that time?
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Post by: Husker991 on August 20, 2015, 02:31:50 PM: Thank you for the recommendation. These are the type of books I read most often.
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: BobbyB on August 20, 2015, 03:25:43 PM: Quote from: nmeyer414 on August 20, 2015, 02:31:13 PM
was 1-508 PIR a part of 4th BDE at that time?

Yes.

Quote from: Husker991 on August 20, 2015, 02:31:50 PM
Thank you for the recommendation. These are the type of books I read most often.

Hope you enjoy. If you do post up a review on Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: Nate on August 20, 2015, 05:20:01 PM: that's what I thought
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Post by: cudakidd53 on August 20, 2015, 06:13:35 PM: Nice article in SOF, well written and engaging- thanks for sharing it Bobby!
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 20, 2015, 09:37:13 PM: Thanks Bobby. Helps us more fully understand the sacrifice.

My favorite line from the article: "he had this huge grin on his face as he rained hate on the jihadists rushing toward my flank."

hmm maybe there's a way for him to earn a premium price on some books my signing a few for us on the RMTW site. I'd buy one.
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: cudakidd53 on August 20, 2015, 09:39:51 PM: ^^^^^^ X2. I'm in!
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: BobbyB on August 21, 2015, 03:15:25 AM: Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 20, 2015, 09:37:13 PM
Thanks Bobby. Helps us more fully understand the sacrifice.

My favorite line from the article: "he had this huge grin on his face as he rained hate on the jihadists rushing toward my flank."

hmm maybe there's a way for him to earn a premium price on some books my signing a few for us on the RMTW site. I'd buy one.

I can ask him if he'd do a few. I will see what I can do.
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: cruizng on August 21, 2015, 10:33:32 AM: Thanks for the heads up Bobby. I bought the Kindle version and will read it this weekend! Great reading. 8)
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Post by: KensAuto on August 21, 2015, 11:26:43 AM: I'm in.
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: BobbyB on September 03, 2015, 02:53:10 PM: So I shared this thread with my buddy the author, here's what he told me.

" call 901-683-9801 and order a copy, I'll sign it before it's shipped out. It's a bookstore called the Booksellers at Laurelwood. I give 10% of each hardcover sale to Alpha Omega Veterans service here in Mtown. That bookstore gives another 10%. That's why it's the only place I sell signed copies."
Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: cruizng on September 05, 2015, 10:06:51 PM: Bobby, just finished reading. Great read. Hope he does really well with it. I know it is fiction but being a non mil guy I would imagine it is very accurate.

Thanks for the heads up.

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Title: Re: Old unit / old friends
Post by: BobbyB on September 06, 2015, 11:02:33 AM: Quote from: cruizng on September 05, 2015, 10:06:51 PM
Bobby, just finished reading. Great read. Hope he does really well with it. I know it is fiction but being a non mil guy I would imagine it is very accurate.

Thanks for the heads up.

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I'll let him know what you thought.