Sharp End: A Canadian Soldier's Story [Hardcover]

James R. Davis (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 270 pages
• Publisher: Douglas & Mcintyre Ltd (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550545884
• ISBN-13: 978-1550545883
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,110,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Courage, September 20, 2000

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Bonnie Toews "Heart Tugs ... at the crossroad... (Newcastle, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp End: A Canadian Soldier's Story (Hardcover)

In Davis' story, we finally come to see the fine calibre of men Canadian politicians have ruthlessly shamed with old "blame the many for the few bad apples." At last, the conditions our soldiers face on peacekeeping missions are revealed. Perhaps if more who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces would step forward and tell their stories, we would see how proud we can be of our Canadian peacekeepers, over and over again. Davis proves how valuable he is as a soldier along with all the Airborne he served with. He also demonstrates how callous the Canadian government is in its treatment of the armed forces that it sends on peacekeeping missions worldwide. What's more, Davis tells his story in his own voice, and that's also what makes his tale so mesmerizing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hello James, it's been a long time., November 26, 2005

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Angry middleaged man (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp End: A Canadian Soldier's Story (Hardcover)

I am the person who failed the driver's course James refers to in his book. Any lads out there with a desire for adventure should join the forces. If you keep an open mind, you will have no regrets. I am proud to have served in Her Majesty's Canadian Army. Merry Xmas James!

5.0 out of 5 stars Needs Ten Stars....., May 23, 2009

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This review is from: Sharp End: A Canadian Soldier's Story (Hardcover)

Phenomenal read James. I wasn't able to put the book down. It is a great thing to hear the real story from the boots on the ground, rather than some reporter or politician. A better read than Marcinko's "Rogue Warrior" because there is less arrogance in your voice than in "Demo Dick's". I applaud your sense of humor as well. Glad to have read it.