Proof of Our Resolve

Not that those specific individuals were written into the novel, but that every Army unit has people like those described in the prose. They'll recognize the characteristic dark humor of combat arms, the humor developed when you face death on a daily basis and must find a coping mechanism to remain sane. They'll recognize the long moments of boredom punctuated with brief periods of sheer terror and devastation, especially in the wake of a loss. They'll recognize the frustration from higher ups refusing to actually commit to winning a war due to their misguided notion that fighting a propaganda war is more important than actually defeating the enemy on the battlefield.

And--the part that struck home the hardest--they'll recognize the feelings of coming home to a nation indifferent, and the anger and resentment that builds from that feeling. When I read the ending, I was immediately transported back to the summer of , shortly after I had returned from Iraq, and old feelings rushed to the forefront.

If you're a veteran, you owe it to yourself to read it to know that there are others out there who can relate to your feelings and experiences. If you're a civilian, you owe it to yourself to read it to get a glimpse as to the feelings and experiences that many veterans have endured. Writers get better as they continue to write. I have absolute confidence that Chris's subsequent books will show him moving closer to hitting his stride, and when he hits his stride, he will be unstoppable as an author.

I am pleased that I did. The two books I read are solid, well done military fiction. The writing is once more solid and well done. Those words just keep coming back to mind as I think back over the books in writing this review: War, they say, never changes. If we could bring a veteran of Second Manassas forward in time, he would understand the boredom, the terror, the administrative details, the careful planning and the heartbreaking unexpected events that SFC Nunez shepherds his platoon through. This would also be true for a condottiero in the Renaissance or a centurion in Roman Britain.

Hernandez makes being forward deployed real and tangible. Hernandez absolutely nails this. I really enjoyed them. See all 73 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. Proof of Our Resolve.

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East Dane Designer Men's Fashion. Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands. When I read the ending, I was immediately transported back to the summer of , shortly after I had returned from Iraq, and old feelings rushed to the forefront. If you're a veteran, you owe it to yourself to read it to know that there are others out there who can relate to your feelings and experiences. If you're a civilian, you owe it to yourself to read it to get a glimpse as to the feelings and experiences that many veterans have endured.

Writers get better as they continue to write. I have absolute confidence that Chris's subsequent books will show him moving closer to hitting his stride, and when he hits his stride, he will be unstoppable as an author. Jan 11, Christopher Gerrib rated it it was amazing. Some time back, I stumbled on the blog of Chris Hernandez while searching for something else.

Chris Hernandez is a 20 year police officer, former Marine and currently serving National Guard soldier with over 25 years of military service. He is a combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and also served 18 months as a United Nations police officer in Kosovo. In short, Chris is a guy who has a lot to say about police and military matters. So, having seen he wrote two novels, I Some time back, I stumbled on the blog of Chris Hernandez while searching for something else.

So, having seen he wrote two novels, I took a chance and bought one. No, Chris was a grunt, and this is the story of grunts doing regular grunt work. Proof of Our Resolve is a short novel — pages — but packed with action.

The author has an eye for characters and an ear for dialog, which show throughout the book. Chris also spent some time with French forces in Afghanistan, and he found them tough and competent, which reflects their characterization in this book. Dec 30, Richard E. Hernandez has done an outstanding job with this novel. You can feel the shockwave of an IED, Hear rounds cranking overhead and feel the growing camaradery between the Afghan army troops, the French soldiers and the two National Guard units from different States. Jul 17, Tracey rated it it was amazing. I am a 47 year old wife and mother of 2 daughters who has never served in the military.

This book gave me a glimpse into war. Into what felt like Real soldiers with real lives and real deaths. I struggled with parts of the truth of what soldiers must go through. I cried through their deaths. And I even laughed with the guys when they laughed.

This is not my typical read, but i am very glad I read it. My respect and thanks for those who serve in the Military just went up even higher.

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Excellent re I am a 47 year old wife and mother of 2 daughters who has never served in the military. Jan 09, Cedar Sanderson rated it really liked it.

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Don't come to Proof of our Resolve expecting a novel. It reads like a military memoir, and given Hernandez' background, I expect that in some ways it is. This is a fiction book, and it hasn't got a plot. It is a linear narrative of the events in a National Guard Sergeant's life during and immediately after a deployment to Afghanistan. It's not written first person, but we see into Nunez' thoughts and motivations as he shepherds his platoon through battles, injuries and even dea Don't come to Proof of our Resolve expecting a novel.

It's not written first person, but we see into Nunez' thoughts and motivations as he shepherds his platoon through battles, injuries and even death. The language is salty, and the violence feels real. Boredom, punctuated by terror, and a coating of dust over it all. Our sergeant's internal dialogue is full of doubt, in himself, in the way the war is being run, and in the end, although he has regained a sense of why he and his men are fighting, that regretful flavor remains.

During a final interview with his major, Nunez can barely restrain himself from protesting the onerous ROE they fight under, for instance. If you are looking for a traditional novel, this probably won't suit you. If you are looking for a peek inside a modern fighting unit, then by all means, try out Proof of our Resolve. I'm not at all sorry I picked it up, it is solidly written, not brilliantly, and was worth the time in reading it.

There is a second in a proposed series, and I will take a look at it, too, looks like it is the continuation of what happens in civilian life after combat. As a writer, these books serve as a sort of research into a military mind. As a person, they are a reminder of what many of my friends have been through, and reasons I treasure those men and women highly.

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They were just doing their jobs, sure, but to those of us who remain safe, they are heroes. Dwayne Womack rated it liked it Jun 08, Marvin Massecar rated it really liked it Jan 08, Anthony rated it liked it Sep 16, Tom Felker rated it really liked it Mar 02, Gregg rated it it was amazing Mar 19, Chris Sandvick rated it liked it Oct 27,