General Jerry Boykin is one of the original members of the Delta
Force and has spent the majority of his career in Special Forces. His
work in this area of the military placed him in many battles--some of
them legendary. He was commander of the Delta Force team portrayed in
the movie Black Hawk Down.
These
and other dramatic experiences make Boykin's life story read like the
riveting fiction of Tom Clancy. He shares how his foundation of
faith--while challenged and even broken--was restored and became the
lifeblood that brought him through unimaginable circumstances to a rich
and inspiring life.
In the end, the general realizes his life would have gone very differently, even tragically, without his faith.
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What an amazing life this man has lived thus far as the book covers. Before the story even starts the Special Forces Creed is shared. The Creed almost made me blink because of the awesome determination to it. God and Country, Never surrender attitude in it !
Something that also impressed was his opening sentence about Washington, D.C. being a fickle beast. It had such a ring of truth to it. Especially true even now in current times as we see it played before our faces, time and again.
His story flows with intensity, friendships, faith in God, excellent world building and humor at times. He writes it in such a way that it's easy to relate to because its written in such a human way. With all its ups and downs. Some pictures were also included in the book too.
Towards the ending chapters we get such a personal look at how the press tried to crucify him and it went on for at least a year. Relentless accusations from all different sources without the benefit of trying to find the real truth. But God, also had people praying for him and he got to the point where he realized, "he never rolled over fo. I will also add that I'm not a groupie but his speaking of God and his life with him shone through as truth in all its good ways.r anyone, never surrendered as a soldier. He does surrender to God even deeper during this when things looked even worse.
I have to say that some years ago, LTG (Ret.) William G.Boykin spoke at the church that I was attending. He was such a great speaker that kept our attention and the time just seemed to fly by. I will also add that. I will also add that I'm not a groupie but his speaking of God and his life with him shone through as truth in all its good ways. I was glad to see that what was written came through just as strongly.
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