One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer (Hardcover) by Nathaniel C Fick

from carratona

I work at a library, this book is NEVER on the shelf...I had to break down and buy a copy. AMAZING! Everyother chapter will have you vacillating between wanting to join the Marines and thanking god that there are men like Recon out there so you don't have to. Must Read--can't say it enough--MUST ...

from Renne

An excellent foil to Generation Kill, One Bullet Away tells the story of the initial invasion of the Second Gulf War from the perspective of an officer. Where Generation Kill gave us a unique look into the front line soldiers that lead the charge into Iraq, One Bullet Away gives an equally unique...

from amongstories

Nathaniel Fick decided while he was in college that he was going to join the Marines. He served as an Infantry Officer and later as a Recon Marine. During that time, he saw a good chunk of what the world had to offer, both good and bad. One Bullet Away is Fick's account of the things he faced dur...

from ursula

A Dartmouth classical studies graduate decides to become a Marine. He is trained in peace, deployed in war. An interesting look at the military and the war in Iraq. Honest, well-written, thoughtful and intelligent.

from Sullywriter

Outstanding memoir by a young Marine lieutentant who led a platoon in Afghanistan and Iraq. Vivid, thoughtful and provocative.