Movie Theater Book : Team Reaper
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Nice to see the 'Bash mentioned there. I'm sure somebody here has a story or comment to make about it as well.
I'll see if I can get that book up here.
Nice to see the 'Bash mentioned there. I'm sure somebody here has a story or comment to make about it as well.
I'll see if I can get that book up here.
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Nick was in class at RO several times, he is definitely good to go... Should be a worth while read as he had a very eventful couple of deployments
Nick was in class at RO several times, he is definitely good to go... Should be a worth while read as he had a very eventful couple of deployments
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its on amazon too.
its on amazon too.
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Just ordered it, look forward to read the book.
Just ordered it, look forward to read the book.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nick was in class at RO several times, he is definitely good to go... Should be a worth while read as he had a very eventful couple of deployments </div></div>
Cool. I will have to order it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nick was in class at RO several times, he is definitely good to go... Should be a worth while read as he had a very eventful couple of deployments </div></div>
Cool. I will have to order it.
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Nick was at RO this past week working the Bushnell Brawl. Had a chance to talk to him at great length about his book.
Nick was at RO this past week working the Bushnell Brawl. Had a chance to talk to him at great length about his book.
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Just ordered a copy!
...looking forward to it.
Just ordered a copy!
...looking forward to it.
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Just finished reading the book. Great narrative is ruined bad grammar and spelling. Need to get a better editor and proofreader. Once you get past those errors, the book is a good read. I saw Nicholas in a few scenes in the Sniper Comp DVD.
Just finished reading the book. Great narrative is ruined bad grammar and spelling. Need to get a better editor and proofreader. Once you get past those errors, the book is a good read. I saw Nicholas in a few scenes in the Sniper Comp DVD.
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I received the book from Amazon last night. I stayed up late reading it. The book is a good read. I picked up three copies, when I read the profit was being given to help out Ranger families.
Thank you for your service.
I received the book from Amazon last night. I stayed up late reading it. The book is a good read. I picked up three copies, when I read the profit was being given to help out Ranger families.
Thank you for your service.
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I bought a copy for myself, plus a few copies to give to other people I know who would be interested in reading it.
The book is a detailed first-hand account that gives a raw idea of what happens on the ground. I enjoyed reading it.
Keep in mind, though, that Nick is not a professional author - he's a professional soldier. He's also a very likeable guy and a certified bad-ass, but if you are looking for world-class literary prowess this ain't it. Like Nick himself, the book is what it is supposed to be, with no phoneyness or pretenses.
On my library shelf it sits right next to Trigger Men.
I bought a copy for myself, plus a few copies to give to other people I know who would be interested in reading it.
The book is a detailed first-hand account that gives a raw idea of what happens on the ground. I enjoyed reading it.
Keep in mind, though, that Nick is not a professional author - he's a professional soldier. He's also a very likeable guy and a certified bad-ass, but if you are looking for world-class literary prowess this ain't it. Like Nick himself, the book is what it is supposed to be, with no phoneyness or pretenses.
On my library shelf it sits right next to Trigger Men.
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"Keep in mind, though, that Nick is not a professional author - he's a professional soldier. He's also a very likeable guy and a certified bad-ass, but if you are looking for world-class literary prowess this ain't it. Like Nick himself, the book is what it is supposed to be, with no phoneyness or pretenses."
Graham, this statement reminds me of comments made by Paul Howe about his book. He's a soldier not a grammar major. Read these for the content. Do not read these books with a red pen in your hand.
Jack
"Keep in mind, though, that Nick is not a professional author - he's a professional soldier. He's also a very likeable guy and a certified bad-ass, but if you are looking for world-class literary prowess this ain't it. Like Nick himself, the book is what it is supposed to be, with no phoneyness or pretenses."
Graham, this statement reminds me of comments made by Paul Howe about his book. He's a soldier not a grammar major. Read these for the content. Do not read these books with a red pen in your hand.
Jack
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Yeah, and: Publishers have editors, whose job is to correct spelling and other issues <span style="font-style: italic">before</span> a book goes to print. Not trying to detract from the author or his cause, but as an English major it's annoying for me to read poorly written material. I've got a red pen in my brain that can't be put down.
I'm off to buy the book though.
1911fan
Yeah, and: Publishers have editors, whose job is to correct spelling and other issues <span style="font-style: italic">before</span> a book goes to print. Not trying to detract from the author or his cause, but as an English major it's annoying for me to read poorly written material. I've got a red pen in my brain that can't be put down.
I'm off to buy the book though.
1911fan
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I was at the bash the year nick competed. He had some great stories and I will definitely be picking up a few copies to help the cause
I was at the bash the year nick competed. He had some great stories and I will definitely be picking up a few copies to help the cause
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NOMAD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nick is a great dude, and doing this book not for his own gain but to help all the fallen soldiers.
I suggest everyone help him and buy as many copies as possible!!
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Again, is this available outside of Amazon.com? I've tried to get it for the Nook and the iPad to no avail.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NOMAD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nick is a great dude, and doing this book not for his own gain but to help all the fallen soldiers.
I suggest everyone help him and buy as many copies as possible!!
</div></div>
Again, is this available outside of Amazon.com? I've tried to get it for the Nook and the iPad to no avail.
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I hope I didn't appear to be slamming Nick, far from it. As a Black member of the Hide, I'm damn proud to be able to have the opportunity to read about a black sniper in the field. For that matter I enjoy reading about our men and woman doing their service for those of us back home. Thank you all that have served!
I hope I didn't appear to be slamming Nick, far from it. As a Black member of the Hide, I'm damn proud to be able to have the opportunity to read about a black sniper in the field. For that matter I enjoy reading about our men and woman doing their service for those of us back home. Thank you all that have served!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mooner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As a Black member of the Hide, I'm damn proud to be able to have the opportunity to read about a black sniper in the field.</div></div> You mean ...about a Sniper who happens to be black.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mooner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As a Black member of the Hide, I'm damn proud to be able to have the opportunity to read about a black sniper in the field.</div></div> You mean ...about a Sniper who happens to be black.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mooner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As a Black member of the Hide, I'm damn proud to be able to have the opportunity to read about a black sniper in the field.</div></div> You mean ...about a Sniper who happens to be black. </div></div>
True, much better said. Thanks
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mooner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As a Black member of the Hide, I'm damn proud to be able to have the opportunity to read about a black sniper in the field.</div></div> You mean ...about a Sniper who happens to be black.
True, much better said. Thanks
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A great read!!
Nick is a true bad-ass soldier. HOOO-AHHH!
Go Army! Go Rangers!
A great read!!
Nick is a true bad-ass soldier. HOOO-AHHH!
Go Army! Go Rangers!
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Just bought it, one of my good friends is a Ranger and some of his buddies didn't come home. Excited to read it!
Just bought it, one of my good friends is a Ranger and some of his buddies didn't come home. Excited to read it!
Good read , enjoyed the book. But he really needs to fire his editor/proof reader.Im no grammer nazi but parts of it were hard and annoying to read due to bad grammer/spelling.still worth buying though.
Agreed. I guess it's hard for people to admit sometimes that they suck at basic writing in their native language. There's no shame in using an editor or proofreader - in fact, it's smart on many levels because you are given a chance to see the work you've been too focused on for too long from a fresh perspective, often revealing mistakes (even simple ones). It's like having your battle buddy check your land nav work before heading out to that far point.
Good read, highly recommended. I took a RO class with Nick a couple of years ago. He's a rock star in my book. He also has a book on precision rifle shooting. It is called "Precision Rifle B.I.B.L.E." (Ballistics in Battlefield Learned Environments).
