Little Big Horn—June 25; 1876 The day began with the killing of a ten-year-old Native American boy by U.S. cavalry troopers. Before it ended; all of those troopers and their commander; George Armstrong Custer; lay dead on the battlefield of the Little Big Horn—the worst defeat ever inflicted by Native Americans on the U.S. military. Now; the full story of that dramatic day; the events leading up to it; and its aftermath are told by the only ones who survived to recount it—the Native Americans. Based on the author’s twenty-two years of research; and on the oral testimony of seventy-two Native American eyewitnesses; Custer’s Fall is both a superbly skillful weaving of many voices into a gripping narrative fabric; and a revelatory reconstruction that stands as the definitive version of the battle that became a legend and only now emerges as it really was. “The excitement; the carnage; and tales of bravery are here for every lover of Indian drama.â€â€”Library Journal “One of the most important accounts of Custer’s ‘last stand’… as illuminating as it is controversial.â€â€”Paul Andrew Hutton; University of New Mexico
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A positive and unifying messageBy Claudia MoscoviciWhichever political party you belong to; it's hard not to like John Kasich as an individual and as a politician. His good nature shows through in this autobiographical book; as do his values and common sense. We get a glimpse of his past; the influence of his family; and his rise as a politician from the depths of depression after his beloved parents died in a car accident. Without being preachy; Kasich is an inspirational person who would be a unifying and positive force in today's divided political field.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. John KasichBy Walter O. HechtStand for Something; The Battle for America's Soul by John Kasich. Kasich was a Congressman for 18 years before he retired in 2001. Then he worked in the private sector as well as hosting a show on FOX for six years. Now he is serving his second term as Governor of Ohio. It was a boyhood dream of his to be president one day and he tossed his hat in the ring in 2000. The GOP must carry Ohio to win the presidency and they would be wise to nominate Kasich. But I don't expect the GOP to act wisely.In the 2012 presidential race; the GOP had one sane candidate; Jon M. Huntsman; Jr.; and he was forced out of the race early. Kasich is considering entering the GOP race in 2016; and if he does; he will be the only sane candidate on the GOP side. Kasich; like John McCain; is a maverick; and the GOP do not allow any candidate to stray from the party line as determined by Grover Norquist and the TEA Party. It's too bad that the GOP will not nominate a candidate whose primary goal is the good of the country; not the good of the GOP and the 1%.I recommend Kasich's book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Strong Message Examples of IntegrityBy OhioSuPurchased this via audio book/CD. Narrated by the Governor; Kasich shares historical examples of sports; business and family leaders takes a stand for what is right. Is not a political book but one about leaders who put their ego second. Enjoyed it and appreciate the reinforcement of the need for citizens to take a stand for the right thing; regardless of religion; politics; or any other categorization of human choices.
