Call of Duty

My Life Before, During, and After the Band of Brothers

By: Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton, Marcus Brotherton

Narrated by: Dick Hill

As part of the elite 101st Airborne paratroopers, Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton fought in the critical battles of Normandy and Market Garden and in the freezing cold of Bastogne. Easy Company, immortalized as the Band of Brothers, stands today as an unparalleled icon of brotherhood and bravery under fire.

Here, Compton tells his own story for the first time, revealing how the skills, work ethic, and discipline he learned as a young man served as the foundation for the courage and selflessness he displayed during the deadliest conflict of the twentieth century. From his years as a two-sport UCLA star who played baseball with Jackie Robinson and football in the 1943 Rose Bowl, through his legendary post - World War II legal career as a prosecutor, in which he helped convict Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Robert F. Kennedy, Compton truly embodies the American dream: college sports star, esteemed combat veteran, detective, attorney, and judge.

This is the true story of a real-life hero who traveled to a faraway place and put his life on the line for the cause of freedom---and an insightful memoir about courage, leadership, camaraderie, compassion, and the opportunities for success that can only happen in America.

©2008 Lt. Lynn “Buck” Compton (P)2008 Tantor

The Original Call of Duty

I always love a good war story. I strongly recommend to history lovers. Now I need to look up his radio show.

A straight forward patriot

I like how Buck wrote the book in a conversational way. Certainly interesting but told without grandstanding and just making clear some things portrayed differently in the Band of Brothers series (Buck never played darts as depicted in "Replacements" and he didn't "crack up" in Bastogne).
His politics appeared hard right leaning but I feel I could have a worthwhile conversation even if we ended up disagreeing.

He cared about his country

It was never about him. Buck Compton did his duty throughout his life. What a great American

An excellent account, and true words to live by

This is a fantastic book, one that really ties together current political climates in an almost prophetic way. What a humble and honest man was Buck Compton

YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, NOOOO!

Great story until the end where it turns into right wing political verbal diarrhea. Could have done without Ch.30.

Life

Buck Compton is an American. He lives it so well and during times of normalcyand cataclysm. Study him and you'll better handle the cataclysm life throws at you. God bless you.

MORE THAN BOB

So I have read most all of the books about Easy company and this was my last. For those looking to get more stories about the BOB, you will most likely be disappointed. Most of the battles Buck was in he states that he just does not remember. I can understand why Ambrose spent only about 30 min. on the phone during the writing of his book. It may be he just did not want to go back, or I think he does not want to talk about himself. What I really liked about the book was a window into the Los Angeles in the 50's through the 70's and his time as a cop and prosecutor and his observations about leading figures in California--where i spent about 10 years of my youth. This part of the book was well done. Also, his perspective on the assignation of RFK and all the conspiracy theories that have come about. So if you are looking to read more about the BOB, I would recommend Malarkey's book.

Excellent book

Subjects spoken about, what seems eons ago, as pertinent today as when it was uttered years ago.

A piece(s) of history that all should take time to read or hear…

great historical account

this book about Buck Compton's life was more about his life and career and very brief on his 3 years in Easy Company. but still very informative.

Call of Duty

First a note for everyone out there wanting to purchase this book: This is story about Lynn "Buck" Compton NOT exclusively about "Band of Brothers".

With that being said, this is really nice read(listen). It is an insight to a young man, adult and senior citizen who lead extraordinary life. From his athletic successes, involvement in war until his late years and professional success. It is truly an American story.