Return with Honor [Hardcover]

Scott O'Grady (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1995

The American pilot who was shot down over Bosnia provides a candid, inside account of his ordeal, struggle for survival, and rescue. 75,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Return With Honor is the incredible story of U. S. Air Force Captain Scott O'Grady, who, while helping enforce the NATO No-Fly Zone in Bosnia, managed to survive a missile impact at 27,000 feet and then elude the relentless pursuit of the Bosnian Serbs. An inspiring tale of courage, faith, and patriotism. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

From AudioFile

Captain O'Grady's survival and rescue after being shot down over Bosnia last June is the stuff of legends. His reading is rather unpolishedÐafter all, he's a fighter pilot. However, as the story progresses from his thoughts and emotions at being shot down to his struggle to survive and evade capture, the reading becomes more interesting. He's so honest about his feelings of helplessness and dependence on God, as well as his love of family and country, that one can't help but admire and like the guy. In the end, his unpolished reading enhances the narrative. After all, this is his story, and what a story it is! M.T.F. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday; 1st edition (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385483309
• ISBN-13: 978-0385483308
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.9 x 9.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #913,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > History > Europe > Bosnia and Herzegovina

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surviving and prevailing, December 5, 1999

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Cathy Hartel (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Return with Honor (Mass Market Paperback)

As soon as "Return With Honor" was delivered, I started reading. Before I knew it, I had finished half the book. (At work the next day, kept it in my pocket so I could read it when there were a few spare minutes). I found it to be an uplifting story of Capt. O'Grady's struggle with his situation, and his faith in God. For me, it affirmed the most important things: faith, family and health.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful and Inspiratoinal, March 27, 2007

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Slim "Gary" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Return with Honor (Mass Market Paperback)

I used to work for the Air Force as part of a large program to support the effective operation of electronic warfare equipment, so I had a pretty good understanding of some aspects of the shootdown in 1995. The book went far beyond the shootdown into a gut-wrenching story of survival. I almost felt like I was there. Scott then gave a good description of all the celebration and hoopla that followed. However, in my opinion, the best part of the story begins with "Amid the hoopla...". Scott showed true humility in recognizing all the players that made such a positive difference in his life, and in others. And, most important, he recognized that our devotion to material possessions and pre-occupation with self-serving actions really mean little or nothing in our lifetime. Our faith in God and our actions which are inspired by that faith are what's really important in our earthly existence.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DID NOT THINK I WOULD LIKE THIS ONE - WAS VERY WRONG!, September 12, 2004

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D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Return with Honor (Mass Market Paperback)

This book/story is very, very well done. I am usually not into this type of book, but this one was certainly an exception. The book is well done, certainly gives us food for thought, and has a very sincere quality about it. Infact, I found it rather inspirational. Highly recommend this work.