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The Dogs of War
- The Courage, Love, and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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Military working dogs gained widespread attention after Cairo participated in the SEAL Team 6 mission that led to Osama bin Laden's death. Before that, few civilians realized that dogs served in combat, let alone that they could parachute from thirty thousand feet up.
The Dogs of War reveals the amazing range of jobs that our four-legged soldiers now perform, examines the dogs' training and equipment, and sets the record straight on those rumors of titanium teeth. You'll find heartwarming stories of the deep bond that dogs and their handlers share with each other, and learn how soldiers and civilians can help the cause by fostering puppies or adopting retirees.
An incredible story of the largely unseen but vital role that dogs play in our armed forces, The Dogs of War is a must-listen for animal lovers everywhere.
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The Navy SEAL teams' elite K9 warriors do it all - from detecting explosives to eliminating the bad guys. These powerful dogs are also some of the smartest and most highly skilled working animals on the planet. Mike Ritland's job is to train them. This is the tale of how Ritland discovered his passion and grew up to train these elite dogs. After becoming a SEAL, he was on combat deployment in Iraq when he saw a military working dog in action, and he instantly knew he'd found his true calling.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Engaging
- By Jean on 02-09-17
By: Mike Ritland
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War Dogs
- Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love
- By: Rebecca Frankel
- Narrated by: Tanya Eby
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
In War Dogs, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting, her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities - from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. The history of dogs in the U.S. military is long and rich, from the spirit-lifting mascots of the Civil War to the dogs who lead patrols hunting for IEDs today.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Dogs good; story not so much
- By Kevin on 02-08-15
By: Rebecca Frankel
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War Animals
- The Unsung Heroes of World War II
- By: Robin Hutton
- Narrated by: Susan Boyce
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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America's highest military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, was awarded to 440 deserving members of the "Greatest Generation" that served in World War II. But in 1943, before the war was even over, Allied leaders realized they needed another kind of award to recognize a different kind of World War II hero - animal heroes. Founded in 1943, the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal is the highest award an animal can achieve for gallantry and bravery in the field of military conflict. It was given to 55 animals who served valiantly alongside the members of the Greatest Generation.
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4 out of 5 stars
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We Owe Them More Than We Give
- By N. Rogers on 01-08-20
By: Robin Hutton
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Top Dog
- The Story of Marine Hero Lucca
- By: Maria Goodavage
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 766
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 702
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 697
In Top Dog, Maria Goodavage takes listeners into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and highly skilled military working dog. An extraordinary bond developed between Lucca and Marine Corps handler Chris Willingham, launching what became a legendary 400-mission career. A Specialized Search Dog, Lucca belongs to an elite group trained to work off-leash at long distances from her handler.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story for dog lovers!
- By Tim on 03-25-15
By: Maria Goodavage
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From Baghdad, With Love
- A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava
- By: Jay Kopelman
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 129
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 54
Love and hope often arrive in the strangest places and in the strangest ways. During his tour of duty in Iraq, Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman of the U.S. Marines endured the emotional stress common for those involved in bloody battles for freedom. Although the rules forbid pets, Kopelman and his comrades adopted an abandoned puppy left behind after the battle for Fallujah. The dog (named Lava) befriended the Marines and journalists, and was eventually smuggled out of Iraq.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful Book
- By InADaze on 10-18-06
By: Jay Kopelman
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American Commander
- Serving a Country Worth Fighting for and Training the Brave Soldiers Who Lead the Way
- By: Ryan Zinke
- Narrated by: Daniel Butler
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 264
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 240
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 243
As a 23-year veteran of the United States Navy SEAL Teams, Ryan Zinke received two Bronze Stars for battle valor and eventually rose to command the elite members of SEAL Team Six. During his career Zinke trained and commanded many of the men who would one day run the covert operations to hunt down Osama bin Laden and save Captain Phillips ( Maersk Alabama). He also served as mentor to now famous SEALs Marcus Luttrell ( Lone Survivor) and Chris Kyle ( American Sniper).
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2 out of 5 stars
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Really disappointing
- By Harvey Hyman on 03-10-17
By: Ryan Zinke
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On Call in Hell
- A Doctor's Iraq War Story
- By: Richard Jadick, Thomas Hayden
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 278
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 204
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 204
Cdr. Richard Jadick's story is one of the most extraordinary to come out of the war in Iraq. At 38, the last place the Navy doctor was expected to be was on the front lines. He was too old to be called up, but not too old to volunteer. In November 2004, with the military reeling from an acute doctor shortage, Jadick chose to accompany the First Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment (the "1/8") to Iraq.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a story!
- By Sher from Provo on 08-15-12
By: Richard Jadick, and others
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No Ordinary Dog
- My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid
- By: Will Chesney, Joe Layden
- Narrated by: Will Chesney
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,264
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,028
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,023
Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. This is Cairo's story, and that of his handler, Will Chesney, a SEAL Team Operator whose life would be irrevocably tied to Cairo's.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Beautiful Tribute for an Extraordinary Dog
- By Sheri B. on 04-24-20
By: Will Chesney, and others
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Sergeant Rex
- The Unbreakable Bond Between a Marine and His Military Working Dog
- By: Mike Dowling
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 212
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 190
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Story5 out of 5 stars 191
Filled with harrowing tales of knife-edge bomb-detection work, including an extraordinary baptism by fire, Sergeant Rex is a heart-pounding account of how an unbreakable human-canine bond helped Mike and Rex to stay focused on their mission and save countless lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Book That You Will Not Want To Put Down
- By Pamela Dale Foster on 05-11-14
By: Mike Dowling
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A Tiger Among Us
- A Story of Valor in Vietnam's A Shau Valley
- By: Bennie G. Adkins, Katie Lamar Jackson, Chuck Hagel - foreword, and others
- Narrated by: Jeff Bottoms, Bennie G. Adkins - preface
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 126
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 111
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 112
While the rain and mist of an early March moved over the valley, then-Sergeant First Class Bennie Adkins and 16 other Green Berets found themselves holed up in an undermanned and unfortified position at Camp A Shau, a small training and reconnaissance camp located right next to the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail, North Vietnam's major supply route. And with the rain came the North Vietnamese Army in force. Filled with the sights, smells, and sounds of a battle fought in the middle of a tropical forest, A Tiger Among Us is a riveting tale of bravery, valor, skill, and resilience.
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5 out of 5 stars
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None Better
- By CaptBarrel on 11-19-18
By: Bennie G. Adkins, and others
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Touching the Dragon
- And Other Techniques for Surviving Life's Wars
- By: James Hatch, Christian D'Andrea
- Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith, James Hatch
- Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 622
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 569
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Story5 out of 5 stars 569
James Hatch is a former special ops Navy SEAL senior chief, master naval parachutist, and expert military dog trainer and handler. His fateful final mission in Afghanistan went south, and Hatch was left with a shattered femur from an AK-47 round and the SEAL dog who fought alongside him was dead. As a result of his horrific leg wound, his 24-year military career came to an end - and with it the only life he’d ever known. In Touching the Dragon, we witness his long road to recovery.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Rare Honesty - Raw and Well Written
- By Diana on 06-02-18
By: James Hatch, and others
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Battle Ready
- Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic
- By: Mark L. Donald, Scott Mactavish
- Narrated by: Fred Berman
- Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 413
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 372
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 371
As A SEAL and combat medic, Mark served his country with valorous distinction for almost 25 years and survived some of the most dangerous combat actions imaginable. From the rigors of BUD/S training to the horrors of the battlefield, Battle Ready dramatically immerses the listener in the unique life of the elite warrior-medic who advances into combat with life-saving equipment in one hand and life-taking weapons in the other. It is also an uplifting human story that reveals how a young Hispanic American bootstrapped himself out of a life that promised a dead-end future by enlisting in the military.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Captivating, honest, humbling. Just a grade A job
- By jones on 03-20-13
By: Mark L. Donald, and others
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Until Tuesday
- By: Luis Carlos Montalvan
- Narrated by: Luis Carlos Montalvan
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,498
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,253
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,259
A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalvan never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home, however, the pressures of his physical wounds, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. In constant physical pain, he soon found himself unable to climb a simple flight of stairs or face a bus ride to the VA hospital. He drank; he argued; he cut himself off from those he loved. Then Luis met Tuesday, a beautiful and sensitive golden retriever....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very Good Book
- By Char on 08-05-11
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Without Hesitation
- The Odyssey of an American Warrior
- By: General Hugh Shelton, Ronald Levinson, Malcolm McConnell
- Narrated by: General Hugh Shelton
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
During a nearly 40-year career in the United States Army, Hugh Shelton has been known as a straight shooter - when he speaks he means what he says. Whether serving under a Democratic president or a Republican president, whether in a war that was popular at home or not, Hugh Shelton gave all he had, and asked nothing less of the men and women who worked for him. Politically independent, Shelton told the truth - not what his superiors wanted to hear.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Week done!
- By Jennifer on 04-13-18
By: General Hugh Shelton, and others
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The Guerrilla Factory
- The Making of Special Forces Officers, the Green Berets
- By: Tony Schwalm
- Narrated by: Corey Snow
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 255
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 227
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 226
The Navy has the SEALS, and the Army has the Green Berets. They are masters of asymmetrical warfare, trained to immerse themselves in hostile territory, sleeping near their enemies and building relationships with people who may want to kill them. Retired lieutenant colonel Tony Schwalm knows this group well, because he is one of them and he trained them. In The Guerrilla Factory, he provides an unbelievably gripping inside look into the grueling training that every army officer must endure to become one of America's elite Green Berets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Book for Future Officers or Enlisted
- By Amazon Customer on 01-12-16
By: Tony Schwalm
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The Quiet Professional: Major Richard J. Meadows of the U.S. Army Special Forces
- American Warriors
- By: Alan Hoe
- Narrated by: David Gilmore
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 251
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 221
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Story5 out of 5 stars 219
Major Richard J. "Dick" Meadows is renowned in military circles as a key figure in the development of the U.S. Army Special Operations. A highly decorated war veteran of the engagements in Korea and Vietnam, Meadows was instrumental in the founding of the U.S. Delta Force and hostage rescue force. Although he officially retired in 1977, Meadows could never leave the army behind, and he went undercover in the clandestine operations to free American hostages from Iran in 1980.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Another possibly good book ruined by poor performance
- By Justin L. on 11-15-20
By: Alan Hoe
What listeners say about The Dogs of War
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- Leslie-Ann
- 11-13-12
Pretty Amazing What Those Dogs do!
Where does The Dogs of War rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Somewhere near the top!
What other book might you compare The Dogs of War to and why?
No Buddy Left Behind. The Lava series... Many more Great ones!
What about Kate Reading’s performance did you like?
She was able to interpret the personality of the people she was reading for.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Courage, Love, Loyalty!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Charles
- 01-13-13
The Dogs of War.
What did you love best about The Dogs of War?
I love Dags. In Nam dogs would work with from time to time, and I have the greatest respect for them and their handlers. I recommend this book to anyone interested in history war whatever. You won't be disappointed.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Christine
- 07-30-12
I will read it myself
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
No, the narrator just makes it so unpleasant.
What other book might you compare The Dogs of War to and why?
Since Tuesday, because it also deals with dogs assisting a soldier.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
The narrator made me stop listening to the book. I love the content of the book but will have to read it myself.
Could you see The Dogs of War being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
no
Any additional comments?
The sample button has been very helpful to me and I now use it before ordering any book. The right narrator does make a difference. I also like that I can search by narrator. This feature caused me to buy several books which I would have probably not considered if it wasn't for the narrator.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- diverdown
- 02-20-15
A Real snoozer
The biggest issue I had was worth the narrator. She was not a smooth reader. She even misspronounced some words. I almost couldn't finish the book.
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