Top Ten Reasons

2007-03-01 09:21:48

TOP 10 REASONS

Why You Should Buy the Book At All Costs

(As taken from the first 10 reviews posted on Amazon.com by readers of At All Costs, by Sam Moses. These are actual quotes. You could look it up.)

10. "It is fascinating!" CarNut, NY

9. "If you can put this book down, you probably really need the sleep." Scott in Newtown

8. "What a wonderfully written, clear and exciting book." Nikolaus, Germany

7. "This book is a non-stop thrill ride into an unexplored part of WW2." Alejandra, NYC

6. "History teachers of America should use this book, and Hollywood should make a movie." Sean, NY

5. "Bravo!" J. Lotman

4. "It's an important story about the dedication and heroism of ordinary people." JD, New Mexico

3. "It's a riveting tale, so full of well-researched facts and fascinating characters." J. Collins, NY

2. "I found myself tremendously submerged in this book, in tears for the courage and honor that I hope to find in myself someday." M. Fisher, Pittsburgh

And the Top Reason:

"Heroism, tragedy, victory, struggle against overwhelming odds … At All Costs can stand with The Perfect Storm, Black Hawk Down, Saving Private Ryan, any story of valiant action you want to name." Mildred Moses, former bookstore owner, publisher, and the author's mother.

Sam Moses

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