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The Road to Unafraid: How the Army's Top Ranger Faced Fear and Found Courage Through "Black Hawk Down" and Beyond
Jeff Struecker, a "Black Hawk Down" hero, the Army's Top Ranger, now an Army Chaplain, relates his own tales from the frontlines of every U.S. initiative since Panama, and tells how God taught him faith from the front in fear-soaked times. As readers go on-mission with Struecker through his harrowing tales, they will learn how to face their own fears with faith i
...moreHardcover, 210 pages
Published
October 10th 2006
by W Publishing Group
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The Road to Unafraid is definitely a quick and suspenseful read. The author briefly tells us about his childhood and training to become a Ranger (and, later, a chaplain). He spends most of the book describing his combat experiences and the military-related challenges he's faced.
Jeff Struecker is very open about the fears, frustrations, and challenges he dealt with while in combat and what he learned from them. He also gives insight into military culture and a soldier's view of the v...more
Jeff Struecker is very open about the fears, frustrations, and challenges he dealt with while in combat and what he learned from them. He also gives insight into military culture and a soldier's view of the v...more
This was such an inspiring book about facing fears and acknowledging Christ Jesus as Savior. I actually had the opportunity to hear Jeff Streucker, the author of 'The Road to Unafraid' speak, and I was so moved by his story and his words that I bought this book a day later.
What I loved most was that this man had real struggles, and faced very real fears. Yet he had the strength (and I'm not talking about his physical strength), to overcome those fears in a realization that even in th...more
What I loved most was that this man had real struggles, and faced very real fears. Yet he had the strength (and I'm not talking about his physical strength), to overcome those fears in a realization that even in th...more
Capt. Jeff Struecker hits the nail on the hit with his analysis of death and why it consumes us. I enjoyed learning more about the military, their training, thinking and other things that a normal citizen is not aware of. I am grateful to our armed services for everything they do for our country to keep me safe.
I thought this book was a great read. I enjoyed how fast of a read it was. I was able to turn through the chapters quickly and follow along with Jeff's train of though. Jeff is a great man of God as well as an absolute WARRIOR in battle. Great read.
A very good book and instructional on how a Soldier maintains his faith. I crossed paths with Jeff Struecker twice: I started Ranger school before him and graduated after him :) and I served with him for about 13 months before he became a chaplain. He is a really good man, an inspiring Christian, and an outstanding warrior. This book is only a brief glimpse into that lifestyle. When you think that you can't maintain your walk with Christ, that it's just too hard and you want to quit, you can...more
I just finished reading this book yesterday. This is the story of Ct. Jeff Struecker, an elite Army top Ranger, who took part in the Mogadishu, Somalia conflict in 1993, also called "Black Hawk Down", late made into a movie. It is his account of how he found the courage to stay faithful to his mission, his men, his family and his God, in the midst of warfare's chaos and suffering. This book teaches you that there's hope no matter the circumstances and hardships you may encounter.
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This book is an Autobiography. I really like this book. This book has alot of adventure and action and tells a little about his point of view of the wars he was in. But this book is mainly about how he came to a saving relation ship with Jesus Christ. And he goes on to tell about how his life changed because of his relationship with Jesus. After he became a Christian he never lost his main point of view what is Jesus Christ. Jeff Strucker wanted to be in the war but he wanted to be the best so h...more
This is one of the most compelling books I've read in a while. I managed to read it over three 1.5 hours stints. Struecker's experience in Somalia during the famed Black Hawk Down incident is eye-opening and heart-wrenching. I was moved by the poignant way he portrayed his experiences and those of the Rangers around him. It was also fascinating reading about his journey toward becoming a chaplain and God's protection over him during each mission.
This was a interesting book that gives insight into US military engagement in Panama, Somalia, and the Global War on Terror through Jeff's personal involvement. It also covers the Ranger Challenge, which Jeff competed in multiple times and even won. This was a very good book that only took a few hours to read. I recommend it.
This was a pretty quick read. Great story of the life of Jeff Struecker and his coming to faith in Christ and how that played out during his time in the military. The writing was not the sharpest, but again it was easy reading so it moved along quickly.
The non-fictional account of a Christian soldier's journey past his fears and into Ranger training, the "Black Hawk Down" incident in Somalia, and ultimately into a new career as an army chaplain, helping the men he used to fight beside find God, hope, and courage amidst death and destruction.
An inspiring story of faith and the protection of God in desperate circumstances. The account of fighting in Somalia to reach the downed helicopters is seriously intense - I felt like...more
An inspiring story of faith and the protection of God in desperate circumstances. The account of fighting in Somalia to reach the downed helicopters is seriously intense - I felt like...more
Proves that Christians can be as tough as anybody. Love it!
I'm not the kind of person that likes these kind of books but I found it interesting. I don't want anything to do with wars (I'm twelve)but i keep reading. I don't know why (it could be because I'm related to him even though I haven't met him that I can remember) I keep reading. i like it in a way that i don't like many books.
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A fast, interesting read. Jeff Struecker takes us through his early days in the army to the "Black Hawk Down." I appreciate the fact that he is honest, that this is not just a puffed up 'look at what I did' book that it could easily have become. The Road to Unafraid is worth reading.
I loved this book!! SO interesting!!!!!
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Chaplain (Major) Jeff Struecker was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He entered the Army as an enlisted soldier in September 1987 and remained on active duty until April 2000 when he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Reserve as a Chaplain Candidate. He confessed Christ as Savior as a teenager and was called to the ministry while serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment in Ft...more
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