Indestructible
The Story of Jack Lucas, Medal of Honor, Iwo Jima Marine

Wow--so much happened in this man's life. Youngest Medal of Honor recipient. Enlisted in the marines at fourteen. Stowed away on a ship sailing into the battle of Iwo Jima. Survives throwing himself on two live hand grenades. After WWII enlists in the US Army and survives a parachuting accident wher......more

As a former Army officer, I am an avid reader of military history, especially first person narrative. I found Indestructible a disappointing experience. Mr. Lucas' actions on Iwo Jima were indeed heroic and deserving of The Medal. Beyond that there's not that much about this book I find noteworthy. T......more

This is the story of the Youngest United States Marine, to receive the Medal of Honor, a true war hero at the Battle Of Iro Jima. This book is a page turner, and it held my interest for an afternoon, as I read its 205 pages. I am a Vietnam Veteran - United States Marine, so I may have found this book......more

An interesting tale of a very young man determined to serve his country in the Marines and fight the Japanese during WWII. Not the best written memoir and it could have used a tighter hand in avoiding repetition and excessive "patriotism", but it was still a good look at events during this period an......more

As you know, I don't typically rate nonfiction, but I really enjoyed this one. I loved reading from his perspective. He went through so much and yet still managed to keep going. Favorite Quotes & Passages: In addition, my pride in the Corps had more deeply rooted itself in my heart and I knew it woul......more