Colonel David "Mickey" Marcus--after serving his country with distinction in World War II--responded to the appeal of a beleaguered country in the Middle East and became one of the truly great heroes of modern Israel, the only soldier interred at West Point who was killed while fighting under a foreign flag.
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A powerfully told testament to a man's integrity and a woman's faith. Mickey Marcus represented the finest synthesis of patriotic Americanism and a meaningful Zionism. -- Rabbi Balfour Brickner, Stephen Wise Synagogue, New York
A rattling good yarn, presented with skill in clear, free-wheeling style. -- N.Y. Herald-Tribune
A wonderful book and a very important contribution. -- Leon Uris
At long last, the gallant story of Mickey Marcus. May it be a light and inspiration to us all. -- David Ben-Gurion
Easily the best story in a long time. Fast moving action, vivid word pictures, reading one cannot lay down till the end. A magnificent book, to be read twice and shared with others. -- New England Farmer
Fascinating, unforgettable. -- Hal Lehrman, N.Y. Times Books
Heart-warming and often thrilling. -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Magnificent biography. Marcus emerges as a marvelous human being, in addition to having been a great military hero, in this splendidly-compiled story. -- Detroit Jewish News
Ted Berkman is a remarkable reporter and a brilliant writer whose biography breathes with the life of Mickey Marcus from preface to epilogue. -- Intermountain Jewish News - Denver
Truly a most touching biography. I would have missed something fine in life had I not read this absorbing history. I was thrilled. (Major Gen. R.N. Danforth (retired), former Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy) -- Major Gen. R.N. Danforth, retired, former Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
A rattling good yarn, presented with skill in clear, free-wheeling style. -- N.Y. Herald-Tribune
A wonderful book and a very important contribution. -- Leon Uris
At long last, the gallant story of Mickey Marcus. May it be a light and inspiration to us all. -- David Ben-Gurion
Easily the best story in a long time. Fast moving action, vivid word pictures, reading one cannot lay down till the end. A magnificent book, to be read twice and shared with others. -- New England Farmer
Fascinating, unforgettable. -- Hal Lehrman, N.Y. Times Books
Heart-warming and often thrilling. -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Magnificent biography. Marcus emerges as a marvelous human being, in addition to having been a great military hero, in this splendidly-compiled story. -- Detroit Jewish News
Ted Berkman is a remarkable reporter and a brilliant writer whose biography breathes with the life of Mickey Marcus from preface to epilogue. -- Intermountain Jewish News - Denver
Truly a most touching biography. I would have missed something fine in life had I not read this absorbing history. I was thrilled. (Major Gen. R.N. Danforth (retired), former Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy) -- Major Gen. R.N. Danforth, retired, former Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
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BEST HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY AVAILABLE!!!,
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This review is from: Cast a Giant Shadow: The Story of Mickey Marcus Who Died to Save Jerusalem (Paperback)
An unusual, rather bold title; however, 'Mickey' Marcus was an unusual, incredibly bold man. The author keeps you turning each page with disbelief that this book is covering the shortened lifetime of ONE man! His list of accomplishments would look like a who's who list, only they were all accomplished by ONLY him. No matter how avid a reader, you will find yourself saying "How could one guy pull ALL this off and How come I've never heard of him before" I usually read a biography a day. This is by all means the most unforgettable and without a doubt my highest recommendation for anyone interested in the flame within man. And once you have heard of him (for this is not a book that you could put down without finishing) you will find there are thousands of web pages honoring multitudes of his individual achievements; but, this is THE book about ALL his achievements and his biographer is a GREAT writer allowing us an intimate look at an amazing person.
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A fast reading biography of a truly unusual and remarkable man. I recommend the book highly.
Every year, during May, The United States Military Academy (West Point) has a memorial service commemorating Col. David "Mickey" Marcus. If you are anywhere near West Point, you owe it to yourself to attend the service.
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A well written story of one of the most unusual American war heroes as well as a stirring account of the birth of Israel.
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