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Danger Close Hardcover – January 1, 2005

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For those who became familiar with Michael Yon's work through his riveting dispatches from the frontlines in Iraq, this first book will provide some answers to the question "who is this guy?" An engrossing personal memoir, first published in 2001, Yon's autobiography spans from his early, almost idyllic childhood in Florida to just after he completed his Special Forces training. It is unflinchingly honest, raw at times, and filled with promise and portend of his career as an explorer and writer. At first glance, Danger Close reads like an adventure story, one that begins with the fateful bar scene, flashes back through a guts-and-glory retelling of what it takes to be accepted into one of the country's elite unconventional warfare units, and ends with Yon's acquittal of the charges. Yet Yon's self-published memoir simultaneously proves to be a coming-of-age story of a fiercely unique sort. Yon's mother died when he was only seven, and that irreparable loss, combined with the neglect that he later suffered at the hands of his father and the refuge he found with his grandparents and his friends, creates the emotional anchor of the book. Yon handles such a complex combination of subject matter in a free-form, associative style, juxtaposing scenes of intensive weapons training, for example, with stories of life lessons he learned from his grandfather. The result is winningly rough around the edges: Danger Close is exuberant and thoughtful, tender and violent, and, for the most part, it works. Writing, for Yon, like joining the Army, was about having "demons to slay. Big, mean demons that haunted and chased me. I was going to kill them."

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Apple Pie Publishers
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January 1, 2005
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0615276652
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978-0615276656
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001B3URI0
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Apple Pie Publishers; Fourth Edition. (January 1, 2005)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0615276652
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0615276656
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.35 pounds

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Reuben

Required reading for aspiring soldiers and good men

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 7, 2016

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Lack of bravado is the mark of great character, and Michael Yon has hit the nail squarely on its head. Don't expect any soldier of fortune nonsense, this book is about respect for oneself and for those in your charge, the love of a mother and zest for life. My wonderful father was a Korean War Marine who spent almost two years recovering from wounds, yet we never heard him chastise his enemy of express disdain for the Korean people, he never bragged or wore his heart on his sleeve and he loved my beautiful mother and his son's with all he had. Manhood is defined by your kindness and decency, and Mr. Yon drives this point home.

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Gary Mauser

Wow! What a well crafted coming-of-age tale!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 30, 2018

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Wow! What a tale! Yon crafts a great story out of his introduction to maturity and the military life. I was a little irritated by his jumping back and forth, but eventually I got the hang of it and found that it enhanced the story more than a straight time line would have.

I heartily recommend this book to anyone who either wants to understand Michael Yon better or who just enjoys military coming of age stories.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 9, 2007

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The thing I will remember most about this book is that, surprisingly, it was a deeply touching tribute to his mother. The military stuff is all extremely interesting, to the point where you won't be able to put it down. But the book goes far deeper. It's a timeless story from the heart -- one that every son wishes he could write for his mother. On the outside, the author is a tough-as-nails soldier. But on the inside, he's still a little boy who continually reaches back to his mother's love to guide him through life. This is as it should be. God bless all the good mothers of the world.

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John G. Wangsgaard

How things can go very wrong very quickly

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 17, 2005

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Mr. Yon is currently in Northern Iraq and writes periodic pieces on the web about his experiences with American forces. He is a very dedicated and personable guy who is just trying to do the right thing. I enjoyed this book very much but would have liked to know what happened after the car wreck. How did his SF career end,etc. Anyway those of you who are interested in personal military type accounts will definetly enjoy this book. It received an award for his writing style.

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prospect two

A terrific read.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2018

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The Author's life, adventures and feelings on full display - felt like I walked with him through all of it (though I an positive i ciuld not have kept up with him on much of it!)

As a father, many nerves hit. Inspired me to try harder and do better.

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crotalus

Viola is worth the price of the book,

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 9, 2016

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Viola is worth the price of the book, and it validates Yon's place on the 'favorites' bar. I look forward to the book he writes about his embeddments. His description of military training and the command operations are confidence-inspiring. He never makes excuses, while describing attribute forming events

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Terry P

Excellent book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 12, 2018

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Yon is a fascinating person. I'd like my grandson to read this book for the lessons about life that come from Yon's story. We could all profit from a bit of audacity.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 22, 2018

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Michael Yon is a modern Lowell Thomas, Harry Reasoner except with more 'vigorous' credentials. Tell it like it is.

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TheBigM

Not what I expected.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 28, 2017

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Dull, just dull. No doubts Michael Yon is a talented and brave individual but this was as interesting as an episode of Coronation Street.

I. Eason

Fantastic book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 24, 2013

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Enjoyed this book to the limit. brought back a lot of childhood memories of old Floirda and 'family'. Sure Mike will go on to write many more enjoyable books.

Masako

Beautiful story, I burst into tears.

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on August 15, 2021

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What a wonderful story.
The author must have gotten a crystal clear, beautiful heart from his mother.

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