 It’s that time of year! I love the FFF Blog Linkup and I’m excited to participate again this year! First of all, be sure and head over to Kate Willis’ blog to find all the blog stops (a free book will be offered each day)! Second, be sure to enter the giveaway! Third, read on! Disclaimer: I don’t endorse every book mentioned on the blogs in this tour. I haven’t read them all 😊 But if you have any questions about one, feel free to ask. If I’ve read it, I will let you know my thoughts and if not, I’ll get you what information I can!  Today we are talking about those precious thrifted gems that we took a chance on and ended up loving! And y'all, I've got some winners!  Bataan Death March by James Bollich This book is one of the first books I grabbed at our local Goodwill! I loved it so much...it was sad, heartbreaking...and all you want to do at the end of the autobiography is find this elderly man and give him a hug... There were two words toward the end that I remember. And excellent addition to every family's collection. Goodreads Link  Semper Fido by C. Alexander LondonThis was another early thrift pick. I was so surprised and delighted, I bought the whole series! (book 4 is a bust, don't bother XD) There are a few mistakes in the details (an experienced vet might find more, I just found some obvious ones XD) but otherwise, this was an excellent read! It's a great way to introduce young readers to the military and help them appreciate their service! Goodreads Link  Blood in the Water by C. Alexander London A series about SEALs and the Marine Mammal program, for kids? Yes please! I personally preferred the first two book, because the last two had some underlined anti-service animal vibes I did not appreciate. They hinted at it in book one (above) and two, but it was heavier in the last two. Anyway! This series is more on the hypothetical side, as the author makes clear, but it's an excellent series none the less! Goodreads Link  Behind Enemy Lines: Under Fire in the Middle East by Bill Doyle Somebody apparently wanted to clear out their military collection, cause this is yet another of my early finds XD This book covers true events from the Gulf War to the War on Terror. It's an excellent eye witness collection and great for 12-16 year olds! Goodreads Link  War Heroes: Voices from Iraq/Battle Heroes: Voices from Afghanistan by Allan Zullo Apparently I hit the jackpot with this book! This particular edition was a flip book, ten stories on each side and y'all, it's my favorite of all the ones I've mentioned so far! It's eye opening, honest and honestly gripping. All true stories and written in a similar style to the Behind Enemy Lines! Goodreads Links (Iraq) (Afghanistan) Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for more book recs!
Have Blessed Day! Ryana Lynn Jer. 29:11
Kim Hampton
9/26/2023 09:35:59
There is a great used bookstore about an hour away from where I live, and the last time I was there, I picked up a copy of Old Brands and Lost Trails by Ivan Denton for $18. To give you a little background, Mr. Denton was a dear friend of our family, and he rode his horse all the way from Arkansas to California in the early 90s. I had a signed copy of his book, but it got misplaced when my mom packed things up after my dad died. I had looked to replace it, but even used copies were going for well over $100 online. Finding one that I could afford literally made me burst into tears, and it was even signed, although not personally to my family, but just seeing his handwriting again was amazing. I don't know why that copy got priced so low but I like to think that it was a gift to me from God.
Ryana Lynn
9/28/2023 12:26:22
Oh wow! That's amazing! So glad that worked out for you!
Ruthann Fernandez
9/26/2023 12:31:16
Bataan Death March sounds so good! Thanks for the suggestions today!
Ryana Lynn
9/28/2023 12:27:46
It was! I need to reread it honestly...it's one I would let my teenaged siblings read now that I have it censored! 9/26/2023 21:50:54
Mmm, these look good! I gotta try them sometime. I’ve seen the Bataan book at a thrift book, I’m sure… wish I'd grabbed it now. And Allan Zullo’s books are so cool! I loved his Titanic one.
Ryana Lynn
9/28/2023 12:29:05
Allan Zullo is such a talented author! I love everything I've read by him! I've not read the Titanic one yet, but I want to! Comments are closed.
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