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5.0 out of 5 stars A love story and tragedy of epic proportions--& TWO patriots, February 20, 1999

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This review is from: Patriot Dreams : The Murder of Colonel Rich Higgins (Paperback)

This is a story about a courageous woman torn mercilessly between her love for her hostage husband and her love and duty to her country. Above all, this is a love story and tragedy of epic proportions...involving not one American hero, but two. In her unrelenting efforts to free her husband from the bonds of terrorists, Robin Higgins went through the Halls of Power, confronting presidents and kings, winding through mazes of red tape, promises, and stone walls. At the same time, as a Marine Corps officer, loyal to her leaders and her country, she had to conduct herself with dignity and grace. Never once did she waver--even in the maddening days following the brutal murder of Colonel "Rich" Higgins. This book is her story...and his...and in gripping detail, Robin recounts this Patriot story. The reader will find it quite difficult to finish this book without anger at the feeble efforts to free the colonel, and without being in awe of the courage of Robin Higgins--a true patriot and heroine.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't deprive yourself. Read it!, February 15, 1999

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This review is from: Patriot Dreams : The Murder of Colonel Rich Higgins (Paperback)

Robin Higgins is the living, breathing image of courage, honor and dignity. Her almost unbelievable story will enlighten, enrage and make you so mad, you will want to spit, scream and shriek at the United Nations and our U.S. government. Don't deprive yourself. Read it

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5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling story of love, duty, honor and heroism., March 8, 1999

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This review is from: Patriot Dreams : The Murder of Colonel Rich Higgins (Paperback)

Pulled in different directions by her love for her husband, her religion, her duty as a Marine, and her loyalty to her country, Robin Higgins could have been torn apart; but she's too strong for that. Instead, she became a hero, in the truest sense of the word.

I've known many Marines whose chests were festooned with medals for bravery under fire. The Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart are medals awarded to Marines who served "above and beyond the call of duty." We call them heroes. All Robin Higgins got for her service was a broken heart, but she is the bravest Marine I have ever known.

Her story is a love story; of a love tested in the cruelest way. Yet, through it all her love remains strong and true; for the man of her dreams and the country she served. Shes pulls few punches in describing her in-action on the part of her country's government. She fought a futile battle to save her husband.

Robin Higgins reveals with great tenderness a love that continues to this day. Rich Higgins may have died, but the love of this brave woman for him lives on in the pages of "Patriot Dreams." It's a love meant for sharing. Share her dreams.

Colonel Fred Peck, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-READ FOR EVERY AMERICAN
"Patriot Dreams" is the most gripping true story I have ever read, and I am a voracious reader. Read more

Published on January 25, 2001 by Ancient Viking

5.0 out of 5 stars a new chapter in the history of guts and loyalty
Let me be clear: by guts and loyalty, I mean Robin Higgins. I do *not* mean the leaders who, incredibly, abandoned her husband in his captivity. Read more

Published on January 17, 2001 by J. K. Kelley

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful love story but much, much more.
One of the great privileges of my life was getting to know Rich and Robin Higgins when Rich was attending the National War College in the mid 1980s. Read more

Published on December 29, 2000 by Perry M. Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars insightful, touching, accurate, written from the heart
An easy to read book that captures the integrity of a military officer whose last tour of duty was to serve his country as a peacekeeper. He never made it home. Read more

Published on October 2, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read book
I remember reading about the murder of Col. Higgens and thinking at the time how awful and what risks the military took when they served in foreign countries. Read more

Published on September 27, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely articulate recounting of such a tragic drama...
This book will generate a rather intense array of emotions; compassion, anger,awe and more. It is extremely compelling in it's lessons of recent history and human resolve and... Read more

Published on September 3, 1999 by virfox@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars I have not yet read this book.
I knew Richard Higgins from the day he was born in the small hospital in our home town of Lancaster, Kentucky. My father was his great uncle. Read more

Published on August 26, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars ...The way it happened...An honest book
How do you write an honest book about something so personal and painful? I don't know. But Robin does. Read more

Published on June 20, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart wrenching, impressed with the courage of the author
This book makes me ashamed to be an American. How could the UN and US Government turn their back on a man who gave his all for this country. I find it hard to understand this. Read more

Published on May 10, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful story of true courage and true love...a must read
This very powerful book is a tribute to the memory of Rich Higgins. I was one of the "bubba group" identified in the book and was proud to be so. Read more

Published on March 18, 1999 by ckwood@aol.com

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
other hostage families, bubba group, other hostages, military assistant

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United Nations, Marine Corps, Secretary General, Middle East, New York, Secretary of Defense, Colonel Higgins, Patriot Dreams, United States, Rich Higgins, Ambassador Walters, Department of Defense, Peggy Say, The Washington Post, President Bush, White House, Timor Goksell, Dan Howard, Defense Department, Long Island, Vice President, Dueling With the Do-Nothings, Organization of the Oppressed, Terry Anderson, William Buckley

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