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No Better Way to Die
PART HERO, PART LEGEND, ALL MARINE
Gunnery Sergeant Jessie Slate knew in his heart that there was no better way to die, than to die a Marine. He battled his way through China and then Korea, fighting on Bloody Ridge and in the frozen wholesale slaughter of the Chosin Reservoir.
Though once he left the service for the sake of his wife and son, the lure of the Corps--and the wiles of his Navajo Marine buddy Broken Wing--proved irresistible, and Slate reenlisted for Vietnam. There, in the brutal jungles of Arizona Territory, he fought his finest hour and proved that it took more than guns to be a Marine....
Gunnery Sergeant Jessie Slate knew in his heart that there was no better way to die, than to die a Marine. He battled his way through China and then Korea, fighting on Bloody Ridge and in the frozen wholesale slaughter of the Chosin Reservoir.
Though once he left the service for the sake of his wife and son, the lure of the Corps--and the wiles of his Navajo Marine buddy Broken Wing--proved irresistible, and Slate reenlisted for Vietnam. There, in the brutal jungles of Arizona Territory, he fought his finest hour and proved that it took more than guns to be a Marine....
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First published January 17, 2014
About the author
Johnnie M. Clark
11 books22 followersLibrarian Note: Also writes as Johnnie Clark
Johnnie Clark was wounded 3 times with famous 5th Marine Regiment as a machine gunner. He was awarded the Silver Star, 3 Purple Hearts, The Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry among other decorations. GUNS UP! was his first book, a non-fiction classic now in a 34th printing. It has been required reading in many high schools and colleges as well as the Commandant's list for suggested reading for all Marines. His second novel SEMPER FIDELIS also made the Commandant's list. Johnnie has two children Shawn and Bonnie. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife, Nancy and dog Gunner. He owns and operates Johnnie Clark Tae Kwon Do and Judo School, A Christian Do Jang. He is an 8th Dan Grandmaster. He is a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Johnnie Clark was wounded 3 times with famous 5th Marine Regiment as a machine gunner. He was awarded the Silver Star, 3 Purple Hearts, The Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry among other decorations. GUNS UP! was his first book, a non-fiction classic now in a 34th printing. It has been required reading in many high schools and colleges as well as the Commandant's list for suggested reading for all Marines. His second novel SEMPER FIDELIS also made the Commandant's list. Johnnie has two children Shawn and Bonnie. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife, Nancy and dog Gunner. He owns and operates Johnnie Clark Tae Kwon Do and Judo School, A Christian Do Jang. He is an 8th Dan Grandmaster. He is a member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
January 17, 2018
Can't too this
Clark has a winner. The lead character, Jesse Slate, may be the best Marine I have ever read about. This really seems like three novels in one, each devoted to a different war. It is a saga, truly, because it spans half a world and a lifetime. Robert Heinlein once said that the test of a good character was how long you remembered him after you finished the book. I suspect that I shall remember Jesse for a very long time. I wish I had met him.
But, sadly this wonderful story was seriously marred by a really bad job of proofing after it was scanned into an ebook. Mr. Clark you need to "issue some guidance."
Clark has a winner. The lead character, Jesse Slate, may be the best Marine I have ever read about. This really seems like three novels in one, each devoted to a different war. It is a saga, truly, because it spans half a world and a lifetime. Robert Heinlein once said that the test of a good character was how long you remembered him after you finished the book. I suspect that I shall remember Jesse for a very long time. I wish I had met him.
But, sadly this wonderful story was seriously marred by a really bad job of proofing after it was scanned into an ebook. Mr. Clark you need to "issue some guidance."
August 17, 2022
Poignant
It’s a difficult read to know that so many have given the ultimate sacrifice and the innocent casualties that transpired during the three wars covered here. This telling bring a personal and familial storyline to the horrors that war is.
It’s a difficult read to know that so many have given the ultimate sacrifice and the innocent casualties that transpired during the three wars covered here. This telling bring a personal and familial storyline to the horrors that war is.
March 10, 2023
decent story
How much didn’t they pay proof readers? Horrible spelling. Why can’t these military authors get magazines and clips right, bunk and rack, room and compartment. Seems as though their ghostwriters don’t do their research.
How much didn’t they pay proof readers? Horrible spelling. Why can’t these military authors get magazines and clips right, bunk and rack, room and compartment. Seems as though their ghostwriters don’t do their research.
June 12, 2025
What a great read! Short though, only two books long.
September 18, 2012
action packed
January 17, 2018
Good read.
Mr Clark writes a good book. His book Guns Up is his experience in Vietnam so he knows what it's about.
Mr Clark writes a good book. His book Guns Up is his experience in Vietnam so he knows what it's about.
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May 31, 2018Fine story but editing needed to correct all of the typos.
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