Best first person account of Iraq War, PERIOD

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	• House to House: An Epic Memoir of War David Bellavia Pocket Star, 2008 - 416 pages average customer review:based on 145 reviews view larger image
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House to House

I pondered over this review for a long time. I actually wrote one and then didn't post it. I usually don't dither so much about anything but this book was difficult for me. This guy is a hero no doubt in my mind and the book was great..............up to a point. It was the last encounter that Bellavia had with the terrorist that I struggled with. The entire book was stark and brutal in its portrayal of urban combat and I was rivited by it. I've read many military books but few offer this gritty, brutal yet heoric view. I just was uncomfortable with the way it was written and I don't know why. It was too long maybe, like some chase scenes in so many movies. It just seemed over written for something that must have happened lightening fast. But overall the book was awesome.

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Best first person account of Iraq War, PERIOD

I've have read Dozens (hundreds) of War memoirs from World War One to Iraq war. This is the best infantry first person account I have ever read. When you are done, you are the closest to knowing what it was like in Fallujah without actually having been there. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more.

Also I am now reading "We Were One: Shoulder to Shoulder With the Marines Who Took Fallujah ". It is very interesting to compare tactics and attitudes to the Army vs. Marines as they both roll into Fallujah to clear it, same battle. This book is better than "we were one", but would not discount reading the latter also, it is a 4 vs. a 5+.

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Simply amazing

Sgt. Bellavia brings the Battle of Fallujah to you in this amazing book. I couldn't put this book down when I started it and I've read many war memoirs and this is one of the best. The best line from this book and I think it gives a good preview of the book is "This is our war: we can't shoot at every target, we can't always tell who is a target; but we look out for one another and we don't mind doing the nation's dirty work. Air Force pilots and Army majors expert in Microsoft PowerPoint have a perfectly clean view of it. We won't get support if it makes a mess. Bring it. We're the infantry. War's a bitch, wear a helmet."

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Unbelievable.

"House to House" arrived today - at my office - I ordered 2 copies. My brother, Scott Lawson (SSG), knew about this book prior to Bellavia writing it. He called me Saturday to let me know that the book is now shipping. Scott and his troops are still in contact with Bellavia - they have a tremendous bond. They are all excited that their story and experiences are now in writing. Scott and Bellavia were station in Iraq together and there are countless mentions of them together in this book. My brother doesn't mention these stories and events - I think they're too horriffic for him to recall and discuss...maybe it's just that he knows I'd never fully understand what he went through. I'd like to thank Bellavia for writing this book and giving me a small glimpse as to what they experienced - or should I say "endured" while in Iraq. This book lays it out there - and gives you an incredible sense as to what really happened - and is happening in Iraq. When the book arrived - one of my employees was sitting with me - he grabbed the second copy and started thumbing through it - as did I. Next thing I knew, 20 minutes had passed without us discussing anything other than a few incredible events that we were reading....This book is something that you won't want to put down! I strongly recommend it - however, if you have a weak stomach or aren't open to really seeing or understanding what war is - this isn't the book for you. Hats off to Bellavia, my brother (Scott Lawson), Fitts, Ruiz, Misa, Meno, Cantrell and the other soldiers that worked together.

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Truely an Epic Memoir

This is a great book and should be read by everybody. It presents the fog of war and the accompanying frustration with the high-echelon officer corps.

Besides being a first-rate combat story, this book is also a good primer about leadership and the character required of those we place in command.

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