- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (25 May 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471264369
- ISBN-13: 978-0471264361
- Product Dimensions: 16.3 x 2.4 x 24.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 802,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Adrenaline–charged stories of the author′s helicopter rescue career". (Reader′s Digest, Editors′ Choice, December 2004)
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"To risk your life to save a stranger is the highest mark of a human being. Ed Fleming is such a man, and this book is a great read."
—Dr. Jerri Nielsen, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Ice Bound
—Dr. Jerri Nielsen, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Ice Bound
"Filled with suspense and emotion, Heart of the Storm reads like a thriller — but it′s all true. Ed Fleming has led a dramatic and interesting life, and this book portrays it in living color."
—Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling author of Resolved and Absolute Rage
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
A great thrill ride
25 April 2004
Format:Hardcover
The story Of Edward Fleming is a timely reminder of what a true american hero is.His story of a long and dangerous career is a testament to the people who put there lives in harms way not only in times of war put in the day to day operations of peace time service. A very good read for all.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A Real Story by a Real Warrior
21 April 2005
Format:Hardcover
A super story about real life heroes doing the daily business of protecting the nation both here and abroad. Col fleming tells it all as an oberver and a participant. His stories are not embellished for the reader, nor do they point to him as the central heroic figure. They do provide the reader with a look into a world that is boring and thrilling at the same time; deftly describing the tedium of daily squadron life as it gives way to the breakneck speed and physical demands of search and rescue over water.
This book is full of heroes... and a few malcontents, imcompetents and villains. He bravely steps up to describe the politics of the national guard. Where officers may be elevated for political reasons despite their shortcomings. His criticism is not couched in the whining of a man dissapointed by his leaders. It is a thoughtful observation of the things that go awry, even to the best of us. His determination to stay with his unit, then to move forward despite rejection, criticism and professional "second guessing" speak more about his character than the eagles on his shoulder or the ribbons on his chest.
Col Fleming reminds me of the ubiquitous "Old Sage" in every military unit. The Colonel or Master Sergeant who regailed there charges with the "old corps" stories of past glory and disappointment. These stories, often funny, sometimes tragic were tinged with morals and lessons to be learned and incorporated into the professional and personal lives of their young officers, NCOs and airmen. In an axiom that defines military men and women through time, the good ones learned there lessons from the Old Sage, the bad ones learned them the hard way.
Col Fleming has taken us all into his world and through his writing we come away with a deeper sense of gratitude and understanding for the people who stand in harm's way for us.
A Real Warrior sharing his world... an outstanding book
This book is full of heroes... and a few malcontents, imcompetents and villains. He bravely steps up to describe the politics of the national guard. Where officers may be elevated for political reasons despite their shortcomings. His criticism is not couched in the whining of a man dissapointed by his leaders. It is a thoughtful observation of the things that go awry, even to the best of us. His determination to stay with his unit, then to move forward despite rejection, criticism and professional "second guessing" speak more about his character than the eagles on his shoulder or the ribbons on his chest.
Col Fleming reminds me of the ubiquitous "Old Sage" in every military unit. The Colonel or Master Sergeant who regailed there charges with the "old corps" stories of past glory and disappointment. These stories, often funny, sometimes tragic were tinged with morals and lessons to be learned and incorporated into the professional and personal lives of their young officers, NCOs and airmen. In an axiom that defines military men and women through time, the good ones learned there lessons from the Old Sage, the bad ones learned them the hard way.
Col Fleming has taken us all into his world and through his writing we come away with a deeper sense of gratitude and understanding for the people who stand in harm's way for us.
A Real Warrior sharing his world... an outstanding book
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
So Exciting It Reads Like the Best Fiction - but All True
6 Jun 2004
Format:Hardcover
In Heart of the Storm, Col. Fleming shows that he is as adept at writing about his lifetime of thrilling rescues as he was at performing them. What a career, and what a book! A work of fiction couldn't cover more high profile adventures - rescues he pulled off during the Perfect Storm, at the South Pole, in the Gulf War, just to scratch the surface. But it's not fiction. He really did it, risking his life to save perfect strangers more times than I could count. I don't have the patience to read many books, but this one wouldn't let me put it down.
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