Author: Tom Brown Jr. Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories:
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ISBNs: 9780425159101 0425159108 |
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Over a decade ago, a current neighbor handed me this book. The way he made a living was always unclear but I had a strong impression he was involved in clandestine operations. So when I read this book I could understand its appeal to him. Indeed I even found myself absorbed in the stories about raids on a local factory and even an army base. I was intrigued at how one might be able to become invisible, even in plain sight; how one could track and stalk all manner of wild, savvy creatures; how much time, effort, and dedication would be required top learn and master all the necessary skills.That having been said, as I read, I became more and more dubious about the authenticity of the author's stories. They could be true, but I can't be certain. Tom Brown, sensing the reader's caution, even states that part of the scout's way is to sow doubt in his targets (referred to as psychological tactics). I enjoyed this book but mostly because I did not suspend my disbelief, treating it more as light fiction.
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