Elephant's Ear. Dog's Head. Angel's Wing. These names evoke the image of children playing a whimsical game; identifying objects in the clouds. But for Joe Finch and his fellow helicopter pilots of 25th Aviation Battalion; they meant something vastly different: They were the shapes created by map coordinates that defined their location within the "area of operation." Angel's Wing is Joe Finch's account of the year he spent with A Company; the "Little Bears" during the Vietnam War. His story is raw and authentic; unflinching in its honesty. Sometimes his tale is humorous. Sometimes it's tragic. Whether he writes of a preposterous moment or of brutality and death; his personal account is powerful. If you weren't there; at times his experiences in Vietnam are hard to imagine: the blood; the noise; the smells. At other times; you will open your eyes in wonder at the dedication that the young men fighting there demonstrated. Finch arrived in Vietnam in 1969 as a young; naive lieutenant. His flying skills were untested. The task before him was unknown. But almost from the moment of his arrival at the forward base at Cu Chi; Finch began to learn what would be required of him. He would learn to fly under the most difficult of conditions; straining the limits of both the pilots and their machines. He learned to support ground troops; inserting and extracting men into and out of the most dangerous of situations. And he learned the importance of medical evacuation of the wounded--the Medevac--in saving soldier's lives. He made it his personal mission and his most significant achievement. It is in this task that Joseph Finch exhibited the compassion and courage that make Americans proud of his service to our nation. Joe Finch's unforgettable story is very personal; yet reveals something larger: a glimpse into the character of many who flew in the skies of Vietnam.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Reassurance Of One's Catholic FaithBy Desertman84Karl Keating; a prominent Catholic apologist and founder as well as former president of Catholic Answers; presents us with another book about the Catholic faith entitled "What Catholics Really Believe".This easy-to-read book presents the reader with various topics about Catholic faith and tries to use scripture and tradition in clarifying misconceptions about Roman Catholicism. It has various topics ranging from the mass;heaven and hell;rosary;the Blessed Virgin Mary;the bible; sacramentals;sacraments and many others.While I personally must say that it does not really discusses the Catholic faith in detail for one must have the Bible as well as the Catechism Of The Catholic Church for that; it definitely will enrich the reader about the misconceptions many people have had about Roman Catholic faith. It uses mainly scriptures in its explanation on why Catholics have gotten it right in terms of faith;practices and beliefs for the last 2;000 years that the church has existed.Personally;I feel that this is an attempt as an "ammunition" against Protestants and for Catholics who are currently experiencing a crisis of faith to hold on to their beliefs and not to transfer to any other of the 30;000+ Protestant denominations existing around the world. As for devout Catholics (like me);I think that they will still find enjoyment in this book as one could learn more about the Catholic faith and gaining reassurance of belonging to the one true church established by Jesus Christ here on earth.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Truth Shall Set You FreeBy Margaret M. GalvinThis is a well written; informative book. It is a good read for anyone who would like to know the truth about the Catholic faith. Even "cradle" Catholics will find worthwhile information about Catholic beliefs.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book delivers!By R. KozickiConcise answers to many common questions regarding the Catholic faith. Well written and easy to comprehend. A good primer for those seeking a better understanding of catholicism.
