The Brave Ones, Michael J. MacLeod
The Brave Ones, Michael J. MacLeod
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The Brave Ones
A Memoir of Hope, Pride and Military Service

Author: Michael J. MacLeod

Narrator: Patrick Lawlor

Unabridged: 13 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 11/10/2015

Synopsis

How does the US Army mold a video-game generation with its thumbs on the joystick into a proud fighting force with its fingers on the trigger—and lives on the line—in America’s War on Terror? Michael J. MacLeod, already an accomplished professional photographer and journalist, decided to find out the hard way: by enlisting in the armed forces at age forty-one. What he observed and experienced as an embedded reporter and a serving soldier makes for an unflinching and inspiring portrait of endurance, sacrifice, discipline, and courage.From the trials of basic training on the home front to the ranks of the legendary 82nd Airborne Division to taking fire in the hot zones of Iraq and Afghanistan, MacLeod chronicles the soldier’s evolution as only one who’s been in those boots can. Candid, wise, and powerful, his memoir takes readers on an unforgettable journey through war and allows them to witness bravery firsthand.

About Michael J. MacLeod

Michael J. MacLeod is one of the most published military photographers of the last decade, a recipient of both a Bronze Star and a Meritorious Service Medal from the US Army, and an active supporter of war veterans’ groups. His work has earned dozens of military journalism awards, including Military Journalist of the Year in 2012, and has been published online at Time.com, the Huffington Post, Mother Jones, Fox News, CNN, Corbis Images, Army Times, Business Insider, the Atlantic, and the Long War Journal. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in wildlife biology. In addition to being a combat correspondent with the 82nd Airborne Division, he has worked as a photographer, magazine editor, carpenter, and college professor. MacLeod also spent three years living in a wilderness cabin in Montana studying elk, wolves, and mountain lions. Married for twenty-four years to his college sweetheart, he has two children and resides in a small town near Bozeman, Montana.

Reviews

Goodreads review by The Max

Belongs on the shelf with D-Day by Ambrose Amazon sent an email, one of those we thought you'd like it deals. Based on the cover art thought it was a WWII novel. Grabbed it. Besides it came with free narration, I'm a sucker for that. My only thought at the time was the hope that it wasn't one of thos......more

Goodreads review by John

Wow, what a read Wow, I have read a lot of military books both novels and biographies and this has to rank up with the best I have read It was an amazing view of life as a grunt in the 82nd I really enjoyed it Thank you for sharing your memories and those of your friends that you lose Thank you for......more

Goodreads review by patrick

The author of this book enlisted at age 41 and now he gives an excellent look into his journey and that of the new generation of young men and women going on to fight terrorists. He starts with the reason why for his decision and also a look at boot camp and the young soldiers he will be with. He is......more

Quotes

“I’ve known a few men over forty who have enlisted in the Army. They bring a perspective and maturity to the business of combat arms not found among the twentysomethings. Mike MacLeod brings all this, along with the insights of a photojournalist and an experienced writer. The Brave Ones is a unique, inside look at modern war. Nicely done, Mike.” —Dick Couch, author of The Warrior Elite and Chosen Soldier

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