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If not now, when by Col. (MOH) Jack Jacobs

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A great book telling it like it was and still is today. I was in the USN during this same time as a Navy Pilot on the USS Ranger. I met the Col. at a MOH book signing and watch him on IMUS in the morning. I hope he writes another book. john manstrom, ga.

Universal Service

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Jack Jacobs is an extraordinary story teller. He recalls critical facts that help provide context to the reader and lessons learned to those looking for wisdom.

I was privileged to have dinner with Colonel Jacobs twice and both settings were surreal and are worth mentioning.

The first was in a busy, trendy Ian Shrager Hotel with our common friend who is a Purple Heart recipient. I remember afterward feeling sorry for those around us, thinking it was a shame those surrounding us were unaware they were in the presence of a couple of great warriors that had made countless sacrifices for the freedom all Americans enjoy.

The second was earlier this month. I was with an enthusiastic group of veterans in an unlikely setting, the back of a public open air restaurant in one of the 'Left Coasts' more liberal enclaves. I saw the heads turn at the closest tables, seemingly annoyed at first, at the roar of laughter from our crowd - interrupting their dinners; then curious, then envious, as Jack Jacobs entertained and shared valuable lessons.

I would encourage you to see/hear him live. In the interim I would recommend you to buy and read his book; then lend it to others.

He lays out a blueprint for:

* universal service

* who to target if you are courageous enough to mentor

* who should question authority

* why the civilian/military power hierarchy is inherently conflicted

If Not Now, When?

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I discovered this autobiography while watching an interview of the author, Col. Jack Jacobs, on the RFD TV Don Imus Show. Colonel Jacobs is a real American hero in the true since of the word. I knew what I was buying when I ordered the book. My wife would not let me read it while in bed because I laughed too much. It is a well written book any Vietnam veteran can identify with. Well worth the price and more.

Hard to put down

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An excellent story from start to finish. It was even more interesting as I knew one of the key individuals personally, and he is everything Jack Jacobs said he was. The book was humorous, humble, & well worth reading.

Refreshing candor by a career military man

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Col Jacobs writes with humor & honesty about his life & military experience. It amazes me that leaders seem to learn so little or anything at all from the past. This book should be given to the cadets in the military academies & made required reading.