WE ARE OPEN - MILITARY SERIES: INTRODUCTION - Hanns and Rudolf: The True Story of the German Jew Who Tracked Down and Caught the Kommandant of Auschwitz (SPOILER THREAD)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Folks please if you are interested in this offer please state that you will follow the t's and c's on this thread and send me your details for mailing.

Thanks.

OFFER CLOSED

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

There are a couple of items that I have noticed:

a) First make sure that you have signed up to attend via the event notification that was sent out.

Here it is:

https://www.goodreads.com/event/show/...

Also make sure to do an introduction on the welcome thread - that way folks will feel comfortable interacting with you during the discussion: (is it also part of our guidelines)

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

This is the selection criteria:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

If I have sent a couple of reminders and I do not get a response - you are not eligible for the offer.

Right now there are 10 copies still available. Remember we wait until we are sure that everybody has had an opportunity to respond to the offer and then the selections are made. So everybody still has an opportunity for the book offer.

[Janis]

Agree to terms and conditions

[Denise]

I would love to participate with this group read, but I live in Canada.

[Cary]

I am interested in reading this book and agree to T's and C's. Emailing my request now.

[Kristjan]

I would like to participate. I agree with the t's and c's. I sent a friend request to Bentley.

[Sandra]

I am interested and agree to abide by the Ts and Cs. I will PM
you my address.

[Cameron]

hi bentley
i will like to read this and discus the book. and i will send you a pm

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Jill wrote: "Bentley......I will get the book from the library when the read begins. I would rather give the membership the chance at the free offer. Looks like there is great response."

OK, let us see how it goes.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Denise wrote: "I would love to participate with this group read, but I live in Canada."

Unless you have a US address - I am sorry you are not eligible for the free book with free shipping. However, the book is available on line and I believe via Kindle. So you should be able to get the book on your own.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Cary wrote: "I am interested in reading this book and agree to T's and C's. Emailing my request now."

OK I will look for it.

[Jack]

I am very interested and thank you for messaging me. I agree with the terms and conditions. I look forward to the read.

[Shana]

Hi Bentley. how great for them to give the books. unfortunately i'm in England. But will try to find the book here and read along with you guys. :)

[Eddie]

I agree to T's and C's
Eddie

[Harry]

Yes, Bentley
, I would be very interested in acquiring a copy of this book. If you will note from my bookshelves I have read Rudolf Hoess's own memoirs. I have read the terms and conditions for the offer and agree to abide by them. I look foward to adding this work to my bookshelf.

[Dachokie]

Hi Bentley ...
I have read and accepted the requirements and conditions and I am very interested in the opportunity to read this particular book. Thank you.

[Sherry]

I am interested in the free copy of the book and I agree to the terms and conditions. Thanks

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Cameron wrote: "hi bentley
i will like to read this and discus the book. and i will send you a pm"

@ Cameron - need zip code first - check PM box

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Jack - if we have a free book offer - we send one broadcast message per offer to alert everyone.

You are welcome.

I have received your information. Your name is in the hat.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Shana wrote: "Hi Bentley. how great for them to give the books. unfortunately i'm in England. But will try to find the book here and read along with you guys. :)"

@ Shana - that is terrific - due to shipping charges - the book offers are only available to US addresses - but this book is readily available in book stores and more importantly on line. It should be easy for your to get a copy of your own.

Thank you for your interest.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Eddie wrote: "I agree to T's and C's
Eddie"

@Eddie - we have your info. Your name has been thrown into the hat.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Harry wrote: "Yes, Bentley
, I would be very interested in acquiring a copy of this book. If you will note from my bookshelves I have read Rudolf Hoess's own memoirs."

Harry, do you agree to the t's and c's - just reply to this post on this thread and you will have completed step one.

Also when reviewing the PMs - I do not have step two - your full name, complete mailing address and zip code. Check your PM box.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Dachokie wrote: "Hi Bentley ...
I have read and accepted the requirements and conditions and I am very interested in the opportunity to read this particular book. Thank you."

@Dachokie - you have completed both steps - have you info - your name is thrown into the hat.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Sherry wrote: "I am interested in the free copy of the book and I agree to the terms and conditions. Thanks"

@Sherry - both steps are completed - your name has been thrown into the hat.

[Paresh]

I agree to the terms and conditions. would love to read the book. thanks

[Linda]

I will abide by the terms and policies. Sounds like an amazing book.

[Linda]

Ooops and conditions!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Paresh wrote: "I agree to the terms and conditions. would love to read the book. thanks"

Hello Paresh - unfortunately we do not ship the books to India. All folks who want to try out for the book offer must have a US address.
If you have a US address - you may send me a PM with your full name - first and last as well as your complete mailing address with zip code.

I am sorry that we do not ship to India but you should be able to get this book on line.

Regards,

Bentley

[Huelhowser]

I am interested in receiving a copy of the book and will PM you with my address. I have read and agree to the T's and C's.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

@Huelhowser - your name has been thrown into the hat.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

ALL - I AM PLACING THIS IN CAPS - JUST SO IT STANDS OUT.

SUBMISSIONS FOR CONSIDERATION MUST BE POSTED NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT TONIGHT - APRIL 12, 2014 (EASTERN STANDARD TIME)

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY POSTED YOUR INTEREST BEFORE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (APRIL 12, 2014) - YOU WILL STILL HAVE TOMORROW SUNDAY UP THROUGH 10 PM (April 13, 2014) TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED TWO STEPS TO BE CONSIDERED.

REMEMBER THE OFFER WILL BE CLOSED TO NEW SUBMISSIONS OF INTEREST TONIGHT APRIL 12, 2014 AT MIDNIGHT (EASTERN STANDARD TIME).

LUCKY RECIPIENTS WILL BE POSTED ON MONDAY, APRIL 14TH NO LATER THAN 8AM

[Michael]

Agree

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Michael you have to state what you agree with (smile)

[Michael]

I agree with the terms and conditions

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thanks Michael - you have completed both steps and your name is thrown into the hat.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Just as an FYI: we have a published selection criteria which kicks in when we have more folks posting interest in a book than we have free books. That has happened with this offer.

The selection criteria is based upon the following:

1. Participation: Has this individual ever participated in any discussion previously? If they did receive a free book offer, did they read and participate in the previous discussion: in other words did they read, post, discuss, participate in the Q&A with the author, write a review) or did they just ask for the book and disappear? Did they ever contact the head mod and indicate why they had not followed t's & c's (medical problem, computer issue for example). We are very lenient about this category but we do look at this aspect of membership. Have they introduced themselves on the Introduction thread?

2, Geographical Distribution: We try to get folks from all across the United States and each region as part of the group receiving the book.

3. Rules and Guidelines: We try to check whether the member ever followed the rules and guidelines and introduced themselves or bothered to add the citations properly according to the group's rules.

4. Camaraderie: Is the group member selected going to be civil, respectful and non inflammatory?

5. Response: This is an area which unfortunately we do not have any control over; but if the requestor asks for a book and then does not get back to the Head Mod and doesn't provide the full information for the mailing list; then there is not much we can do. Also, when we alert folks that the books are coming and have been mailed, we want to make sure that everyone receives their book; we ask that folks as soon as they get their book or by the end of that day, to just post as much on the intro thread or post a PM acknowledging such receipt. We do not want to have to chase folks down to see if the book was lost in the mail and/or they need a replacement. We will send a PM and post a note on the profile (which we will delete) when we get a response but this takes time and we frankly do not want to have to do this when the requestors are the ones who are receiving a free book with free shipping. A very prompt response to us is the least that can be done.

6. Giving everybody a chance: We try to be fair and equitable and give everyone a chance at receiving a book. We try to give newbies and veterans alike a chance and a level playing field. If you have received a book before, we try to give others a chance too.

How to Increase Your Chances:

a) Introduce yourself on the Introduction Thread:

Here is the link if you have not done this:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

b) Be active in the group and other discussions.

c) Be respectful and civil and cooperative with others.

d) Follow the guidelines.

e) Have you replied to the Event Notification for the book you have requested?

Here is the link:

https://www.goodreads.com/event/show/...

1) Did you indicate a great interest in the book enough to read it if you did not get the free book offer?

Good luck to everyone - this will be a good discussion.

[Mark]

I am interested and agree to ther terms and conditions. Mark

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

THE OFFER IS CLOSED TO ANY NEW INTERESTED PARTIES.

[Sandra]

Last night I downloaded (from Amazon) and read the short free sample of the book. It looks good!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I think it will be.

[Eddie]

Did I make it? If not that's cool. Got me motivated on group.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Yes your name is in the hat - got to find time tonight to post the results.

[Nance]

I assume all lucky recipients were already notified at 8:00 am today? Since I heard nothing, then I was not a winner.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

No Nancy don't assume anything - I have not had a chance to finalize the list - don't despair yet (smile).

[Nance]

Thanks for your response.

[Vincent]

I agree to the terms and conditions and will look forward to reading this book. I think it will be a personal presentation of non easy to find information and I am curious how ex-Nazi war criminals functioned until (if) caught

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

This should be interesting.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Folks 103 is the list being submitted. Simon and Schuster was gracious to also extend books to those wait listed and who just squeaked by.

They extended 6 extra books which means that everyone got a book who completed steps one and two successfully.

Next responsibility is for you to post here when you get your book or send me a PM when you receive it so that we can make sure that everybody gets their book.

Message 103 is the final list and lucky applicants - Simon and Schuster was most kind and gracious - all of you get the book!!!!!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Please do not post asking for the book offer - it is closed.....

[Teri]

Thank you, Bentley, for negotiating this offer!