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Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives
Final Salute A Story of Unfinished Lives
Author: Jim Sheeler
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ISBN-13: 9780143115458
ISBN-10: 0143115456
Publication Date: 4/28/2009
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Regardless of your opinions of the war, after reading this book, you will not see or hear a blurb about the war in Iraq/Afghanistan, without remembering the contents of this book. We all see regularly about a soldier dying in Iraq, and think to ourselves that it's a shame, and move on. This book takes you to the moment that family members are told the news, and what it is like to hear the "the knock".
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Helpful Score: 2
I am 50 years old, have been an avid reader since first grade, and have never experienced a book this profound and heart wrenching. I actually had to put the book down at one point due to my gut wrenching sobs. These accounts of our soldiers, their families, and those left behind touched me in a way I know I will never forget or get over. The men and women who deliver "the news" are special people doing very special work.
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Helpful Score: 1
I highly recommend this book to every adult in the U.S.A. It certainly opened up our soldiers and sailors service, deaths and final honors and families and makes me realize they are not just names on the nightly news. I wish I could attend every funeral.
norby avatar reviewed Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives on
Incredible book that everybody should read. Though I think my wife cried the entire time she read it... Highly recommended.
reviewed Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives on + 42 more book reviews
This book is about what happens when a soldier's body is brought home to their family. It was very insightful and sad. Sad about the death, but at least there is some sort of closure. It also gives hope.

I sometimes got confused on which story belonged to which family. Otherwise, I think it is better to read this book all at once instead of taking a few weeks.