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The Last Mission: The Incredible Story of William Kollar

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The life of Bill Kholer reads like fiction, good fiction. It is, instead, fact. Growing up through the depression years, he developed the strenth of character necessary to survive the rigors and dangers of his trek behind enemy lines. This should be read by American history students so they can better understand this remarkable generation.

A reader is essentially an outsider looking in. The story of William Kollar and his fellow survivalists on his journey towards Freedom during World War II opened a door that allowed me the ability to walk with them.

This book is for the most part well written, easy to read and exciting. With descriptive language that makes you feel as if you too are experiencing the adrenalin, laughter and tears on a personal level.

It appears that Mr. Kollars personal experiences during his youth gave him the determination and skill required for his survival. In fact, it seems as if bad times, people and situations can be used to build a character of necessary strength to survive even in the face of death and destruction.

This was a wonderful story. You feel as though you are walking with them on this journey. Bill is an amazing guy. How do you say thank you to someone who has given such a service to our Country? In this time, when we are in conflict with so many nations, and feel as though we are alone, it is important to remember our Heros who made sure we have the freedom that we do today. Thank you, Bill and thank you for this book!

The Last Mission: The Incredible Story of William Kollar, speaks about those on the front lines. It also talks about how life events can shape a person into someone who could be called-- a survivor.

That is what I liked about this book. It is not only the story of war, both the glory and the tragedy. It is not only about this man finding the love of his life and marrying her. It is about this man as a child growing up in Michigan and about how his difficult childhood prepared him to survive an extraordinary situation. It is about a sense of duty and doing what you think is right out of love, love for your country.

I feel this book is very timely due to current events, and was written in a way that is very easy and enjoyable to read. It flows very quickly, is very descriptive, and has the ability to move the reader. It is very easy to "be there" climbing mountains, and avoiding enemy soldiers. I found myself at times ducking to avoid enemy fire or laughing at the crazy antics which occured.

I read some of it to my 9-year-old son and he was on the edge of his seat begging me to tell him what happened next.

I highly recommend this book, not only for its historical value, but for the empowering emotional journey it takes the reader on.