What are some good books to read for someone like me?

PosterboyUSMC · 08-26-2006, 07:10 PM

I'm an active duty Marine that lives no where near a base, currently in eastern Europe. I often run into those liberal types. I'm only 21 and could probably school some old folks back in the state because I've had to arm myself with knowledge just to get by in the different places that I've lived.

I've read "Saddam's Secrets" By: Iraqi General Georges Sada. That gave me all kinds of great information on the war in Iraq from past to present. It's a great read if anyone could get their paws on it. I am intending on reading "Unintended Consequences" By: John Ross (I'd put $ on it that he's even a member of Gun and Game).

Basiacally what I'm looking for are some pro-gun, pro-war, pro-anti-terrorism, anti-ACLU, type of books that pump you up and make you chew your finger nails. Thanks in advance.

Posterboy/Sergeant USMC

Ach Du Liebe · 08-26-2006, 08:22 PM

Shooter: By Jack Coughlin

Great read, more info here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031...lance&n=283155

jerry · 08-26-2006, 08:47 PM

Ted Nugent; God Guns & Rock N Roll
Thanks for your service. Keep your situational awareness high. :right:
Jerry/ (MSgt)First Sergeant USAF

PosterboyUSMC · 08-26-2006, 08:56 PM

ADL, I've heard of that one but from the 100s of books that the Corps sends us, believe it or not, we don't have that one. Thanks for reminding me.

Jerry, Thank you for yours too. It's just another job, with more job-satisfaction then any civilian could ever experience. Take care Jerry.

Pumpkinheaver · 08-26-2006, 10:46 PM

I don't know if Mr. Ross is a member of gun and game but he does frequent www.missouricarry.com

Apollyon67 · 08-26-2006, 11:15 PM

Ann Coulter's How to talk to a Liberal has some very good and well backed facts in it on various subjects as does Godless, they are not specifically about Iraq or Terrorism, but have chapters on them.

Rave · 08-27-2006, 04:34 PM

I have the book "Unintended Consequences" and after reading it consider it the best book of that type that I have ever read!
It presents different types of people and tells of the best and worse,the cowards and the real heros,and is factual up to the present where the fiction begins,all the ways from the Warsaw ghetto during WWII up to the present and into the future.
If any book were to be called awsome,this is it,IMHO.
Of course it wasn't available in any book stores so I had to order it,but it was worth it.

oneastrix · 08-27-2006, 08:48 PM

The Warrior Elite

troy2000 · 08-27-2006, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollyon67

Ann Coulter's How to talk to a Liberal has some very good and well backed facts in it on various subjects as does Godless, they are not specifically about Iraq or Terrorism, but have chapters on them.

Matter of fact, judging by her adam's apple there's a good chance she's a man in woman's clothing...

.22guy · 08-28-2006, 01:16 PM

Anything by Micheal Savage.

7mmag6 · 08-28-2006, 08:38 PM

Alibris: Phase Line Green: The Battle for Hue, 1968 - Nicholas Warr semper fi mac

USMC0332 · 08-28-2006, 08:38 PM

I don't know about those types of books, but the best Marine historical accounts book I ever read is "Never without Heroes, 3rd Recon in Vietnam". I was given a copy of this book by a member that contributed to it, and is a personal friend and hero. I was at his bronze star ceremony 2 years ago, and met several of his team members. He survived 3rd degree burns over 2/3 of his body, and has been an inspiration to me as long as I have known him. He is a union electrician and I have worked on several jobs with him. He has helped me see the sunny side when I only saw storm clouds.

7mmag6 · 08-28-2006, 08:46 PM

What was his name?

Apollyon67 · 08-29-2006, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troy2000

Matter of fact, judging by her adam's apple there's a good chance she's a man in woman's clothing...

Hmm, I take it you read something other than Ann Coulter, Troy. Any suggestions as to whom I should read next? And no, this isn't sarcasm, I like to read both sides of an issue as well as different approaches. Thanks in advance.

whirlwind · 08-31-2006, 01:43 AM

id recommend two books,the bible and the book of five rings by musashi...they got me thru six long years in the army

Rave · 08-31-2006, 10:33 AM

There will be a big gun show in Tulsa on 10/21-22. Now when they have a BIG show they have a BIG show.
Around here if it has 500 tables it is considered huge,the Tulsa show is scheduled to have 3900 tables!
Been there before,awsom!
Will be there this time too.

whirlwind · 08-31-2006, 11:01 PM

four years active and two inactive

ruger22com · 09-01-2006, 11:14 AM

"the probubility broach" sci fi...fun to read, and see what the u.s. would be like if there was no real federal government, and people were required by law to carry weapons.

N2914J · 09-01-2006, 08:37 PM

I would recommend the series by Web Griffin, titles "The Corps". Its a fictional, 8+ book series about various Marines and their role in the Corps, and he manages to keep them tied together throughout every book. I've been reading the series non-stop for a couple weeks. Griffin has several other military related series; plenty to keep someone occupied. Some of the stories get a little repetive, but if you keep reading he makes up for it. It says a lot of "good things" meaning that the stories are almost to good to be true. Great series. Also, Oliver North wrote a book called "Mission Compromised", which is an absolute excellent read. I would defintley recommend that one. "The Proud !!!!!!!s" by E. Michael Helms is also a great book. "When !!!! Was In Session" is pretty good. "Marine Sniper" is great; its about a Vietnam Marine sniper (Carlos Hathcock) who held the highest kill score during that time, and talks about his struggles with his wounds after saving several marines lives. Well, thats a few. If you can only read one book from up there, I would read "Mission Compromised" by Oliver North. It doesn't have as much "ummph" (for lack of better word) as "The Corps" series does, but its still a great read. I would recommend getting my hands on a couple of those, its the kind of thing that makes me want to go see the recruiter.

08-26-2006, 07:10 PM	#1
PosterboyUSMC Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0)	What are some good books to read for someone like me? I'm an active duty Marine that lives no where near a base, currently in eastern Europe. I often run into those liberal types. I'm only 21 and could probably school some old folks back in the state because I've had to arm myself with knowledge just to get by in the different places that I've lived. I've read "Saddam's Secrets" By: Iraqi General Georges Sada. That gave me all kinds of great information on the war in Iraq from past to present. It's a great read if anyone could get their paws on it. I am intending on reading "Unintended Consequences" By: John Ross (I'd put $ on it that he's even a member of Gun and Game). Basiacally what I'm looking for are some pro-gun, pro-war, pro-anti-terrorism, anti-ACLU, type of books that pump you up and make you chew your finger nails. Thanks in advance. Posterboy/Sergeant USMC

08-26-2006, 08:22 PM	#2
Ach Du Liebe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pasco, Washington Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (0)	Shooter: By Jack Coughlin Great read, more info here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031...lance&n=283155 __________________ tic tac sir?

08-26-2006, 08:47 PM	#3
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,759 Trader Rating: (0)	Ted Nugent; God Guns & Rock N Roll Thanks for your service. Keep your situational awareness high. :right: Jerry/ (MSgt)First Sergeant USAF __________________

08-26-2006, 10:46 PM	#5
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,297 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't know if Mr. Ross is a member of gun and game but he does frequent www.missouricarry.com __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

08-26-2006, 11:15 PM	#6
Apollyon67 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 2,222 Trader Rating: (0)	Ann Coulter's How to talk to a Liberal has some very good and well backed facts in it on various subjects as does Godless, they are not specifically about Iraq or Terrorism, but have chapters on them. __________________ "To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish." Ben Franklin

08-26-2006, 08:56 PM	#4
PosterboyUSMC Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0)	ADL, I've heard of that one but from the 100s of books that the Corps sends us, believe it or not, we don't have that one. Thanks for reminding me. Jerry, Thank you for yours too. It's just another job, with more job-satisfaction then any civilian could ever experience. Take care Jerry.

08-27-2006, 04:34 PM	#7
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,735 Trader Rating: (0)	I have the book "Unintended Consequences" and after reading it consider it the best book of that type that I have ever read! It presents different types of people and tells of the best and worse,the cowards and the real heros,and is factual up to the present where the fiction begins,all the ways from the Warsaw ghetto during WWII up to the present and into the future. If any book were to be called awsome,this is it,IMHO. Of course it wasn't available in any book stores so I had to order it,but it was worth it. __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

08-27-2006, 08:48 PM	#8
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (0)	The Warrior Elite __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

08-28-2006, 01:16 PM	#10
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,059 Trader Rating: (0)	Anything by Micheal Savage. __________________ Guns: they are like baseball cards except they are cool and you can kill things with em. -Billy

08-28-2006, 08:38 PM	#11
7mmag6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (0)	Alibris: Phase Line Green: The Battle for Hue, 1968 - Nicholas Warr semper fi mac

08-28-2006, 08:38 PM	#12
USMC0332 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Central Minnesota, USA Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't know about those types of books, but the best Marine historical accounts book I ever read is "Never without Heroes, 3rd Recon in Vietnam". I was given a copy of this book by a member that contributed to it, and is a personal friend and hero. I was at his bronze star ceremony 2 years ago, and met several of his team members. He survived 3rd degree burns over 2/3 of his body, and has been an inspiration to me as long as I have known him. He is a union electrician and I have worked on several jobs with him. He has helped me see the sunny side when I only saw storm clouds.

08-28-2006, 08:46 PM	#13
7mmag6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (0)	What was his name?

08-31-2006, 01:43 AM	#15
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,728 Trader Rating: (0)	id recommend two books,the bible and the book of five rings by musashi...they got me thru six long years in the army __________________ De oppresso liber !

08-31-2006, 10:33 AM	#16
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,735 Trader Rating: (0)	There will be a big gun show in Tulsa on 10/21-22. Now when they have a BIG show they have a BIG show. Around here if it has 500 tables it is considered huge,the Tulsa show is scheduled to have 3900 tables! Been there before,awsom! Will be there this time too. __________________ USAF '62-'66 . Last edited by Rave; 08-31-2006 at 10:39 AM.

08-31-2006, 11:01 PM	#17
whirlwind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oklahoma Posts: 3,728 Trader Rating: (0)	four years active and two inactive __________________ De oppresso liber !

09-01-2006, 11:14 AM	#18
ruger22com Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mobile Alabama Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (0)	"the probubility broach" sci fi...fun to read, and see what the u.s. would be like if there was no real federal government, and people were required by law to carry weapons. __________________ www.CheapGunParts.com http://ruger22.com/art/banners/tiny.gif Home of the "YELLOW JACKET" Bolt Buffer and Takedown Bolts! Free Shipping & Lifetime Warranty!

09-01-2006, 08:37 PM	#19
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (0)	I would recommend the series by Web Griffin, titles "The Corps". Its a fictional, 8+ book series about various Marines and their role in the Corps, and he manages to keep them tied together throughout every book. I've been reading the series non-stop for a couple weeks. Griffin has several other military related series; plenty to keep someone occupied. Some of the stories get a little repetive, but if you keep reading he makes up for it. It says a lot of "good things" meaning that the stories are almost to good to be true. Great series. Also, Oliver North wrote a book called "Mission Compromised", which is an absolute excellent read. I would defintley recommend that one. "The Proud !!!!!!!s" by E. Michael Helms is also a great book. "When !!!! Was In Session" is pretty good. "Marine Sniper" is great; its about a Vietnam Marine sniper (Carlos Hathcock) who held the highest kill score during that time, and talks about his struggles with his wounds after saving several marines lives. Well, thats a few. If you can only read one book from up there, I would read "Mission Compromised" by Oliver North. It doesn't have as much "ummph" (for lack of better word) as "The Corps" series does, but its still a great read. I would recommend getting my hands on a couple of those, its the kind of thing that makes me want to go see the recruiter. __________________ God Bless America