Six Minutes to Freedom [Paperback]

Kurt Muse (Author), John Gilstrap (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Grabs you at the first paragraph and refuses to let go. This true story reads better than any fiction and is impossible to put down. Harrowing, entertaining, inspiring, and very, very readable." -- Col. Lee A. Van Arsdale, US Army Special Forces (Ret) Former Delta Force Squadron Commander

"Crackles with such tension and fear that you'll read this with your heart in your throat. This is everything a great thriller should be ... but it's all true." --Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of Vanish

"What a read! A courageous family caught in a vortex of international politics, a cliffhanger drama of survival against all odds." --Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Twelfth Card

"A dramatic portrayal of idealism, courage, integrity and fortitude, concluding with one of the most spectacular true-life action sequences ever set down on paper." --John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, New York Times bestselling authors of Mindhunter

"A must read for anyone interested in how Delta Force operates." --John Weisman, New York Times bestselling author of Direct Action --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Kurt Muse is a popular motivational public speaker who has appeared before many groups across the country.

John Gilstrap is the author of four thrillers, Scott Free, Even Steven, At All Costs, and Nathan’s Run. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Citadel (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806528044
• ISBN-13: 978-0806528045
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #637,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > History > Americas > Central America > Panama

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Six Minutes to Freedom, August 10, 2006

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Roland E. Beard II "action book worm" (Conroe, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Six Minutes to Freedom: How a Band of Heros Defied a Dictator and Helped Free a Nation (Hardcover)

This is one of the best true life stories I've read in years. This is partly because my wife and I personally know one of the principal players in the rescue. One of the Delta Force members is a former neighbor who will remain unidentified and forever honored in my estimation of one of America's finest fighting men. The book keeps the reader on the edge of their seat as any good book should and every page turned is full of something unexpected! I wish I could meet Kurt Muse and get his personal feedback about my (our) friend. These are men who are the true definition of "Hero" and not some sports figure who cannot even spell! Once I finished the book, my wife grabbed it and is still enthralled with what she reads.
R. E. Beard, II

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read of those who served in Panama, September 11, 2006

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Raymond J. Liles (Atlanta Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Six Minutes to Freedom: How a Band of Heros Defied a Dictator and Helped Free a Nation (Hardcover)

This is an awesome story and a book that I could not put down.

I was stationed in Panama at Ft Clayton serving in the Military Police and up to this time knew just bits and pieces of the Kurt Muse story. I can't imagine that anyone stationed in Panama during that time did not know about Kurt but to finally get a chance to read his story straight from him is an honor.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't let the cover fool you, this is a Clancy-esque non-fiction story that's not just about Special OPS!, October 18, 2006

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Ryan Fisher (Santa Maria, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Six Minutes to Freedom: How a Band of Heros Defied a Dictator and Helped Free a Nation (Hardcover)

Don't be dissuaded by reviewers who haven't read this book!
This book is far from propaganda!
Authors Muse and Gilstrap have made clear criticisms of the political and military failures of U.S. administrations and the CIA in Panama. That being said, the sins of previous leadership eventually have to be fixed, 1989 was as good a time as any!
The story reads like a Clancy novel sans a volume of technical data. I couldn't set it down, selfishly burying myself in it for the better part of two days.
Muse's story is inspiring in all the right places: spiritually, patriotically, and emotionally.
I'm divided as to whether or not a movie would do it the justice it deserves, but a great read nonetheless.
Stories of Central American politics seldom catch my interest, on recommendation of a friend; I found the book quite enjoyable.
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