author: Julia Dye
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2011
rating: 4
read at: 2014/09/21
date added: 2014/09/21
shelves: non-fiction-business
review:
'Backbone: History, Traditions, and Leadership Lessons of Marine Corps NCOs' by Julia Dye, Ph.D. is a most interesting book. It gives a lot of the tenets that make Marines what they are, and is filled with examples of Marines throughout their history.
With a foreward that includes the Marine NCO creed and an intro to these Marines, we learn that the only important thing is that the Marine is a Marine. It doesn't matter what station or task is given. The NCOs are where much off the leadership comes from and is considered the backbone of the Marine Corps.
Every chapter covers a character quality like dependability or justice or endurance. Every chapter illustrates its topic with real stories from the ranks of the Marines throughout its history. From fighting off Somali pirates to conflicts like the Korean War and the major world wars, Marines exhibit these amazing qualities under the worst possible condition. From supply and weather problems to unbeatable odds against them, this group of people shines through. Whether it's innovating a way to hold a heavy machine gun without burning your arm, to giving enthusiasm for seemingly menial chores, there is a lot here to be admired and emulated.
Julia Dye writes a great book here and really knows her subject. As a partner in Warriors, Inc. she helps oversee military accuracy in Hollywood productions. It's a well written book and one I am glad to have read. It makes me even more thankful to those who serve and have served my country so ably.
I was given a review copy of this ebook by Open Road Integrated Media, Warriors Publishing Group and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of reviewing this fine ebook.
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