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Review of tough enough
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "tough enough" by Lewis L Tucker.]
People join the military for different reasons. Some do so to get an opportunity to brag about being in the military, others to make something of themselves, and a few out of true patriotism. However, most people get into it not knowing what to expect, and some usually find themselves regretting their decisions a few weeks later.
In Tough Enough: The Diaries of the Transformation from Civilian to Soldier by Lewis Tucker, Lewis aims to break down the activities and occurrences one can hope to experience if one decides to join the military. At the beginning of the book, we see a young man who seems to be living aimlessly on earth gain a sense of purpose when he decides to join the army. After that decision, we watch as he takes steps to bring that goal to reality. With each chapter, we see the growth and maturity that happen within the character of the author, Lewis Tucker. From resilience to emotional intelligence, one can easily see the good that joining the military does for this young man.
I loved the conversational tone of this book and its simple vocabulary. At no point does the reader ever get to stop to check the meaning of a word, and this greatly helps with the flow of the book. The abbreviations included were all broken down, which helped with the understanding of the book. I loved how each chapter, despite mostly being a journal entry, was relevant to the story, giving you no reason to skim or gloss over any detail. As important as each chapter was to the story, it was also enjoyable and fun, made even more so by the funny stories Lewis sometimes added at the end of each entry. Character development was another thing I really enjoyed in this book, as we watched the author grow in strength of character with each training session. Finally, I liked how the author effortlessly draws us into relating to some of the experiences and emotions he felt in the military, like the part where he feels disappointed at not getting a letter and when he expresses doubts that his family will show up on family day.
Although I loved the conversational tone of the book, I believe that the book would have been better off without the excessive use of cusswords that seemed to be crammed in every nook and cranny. There were also scenes where the author sounded condescending about his fellow soldiers, which I found a bit off-putting. Though it was great that the author seemed to be handling the sessions relatively well, it would have been better if the author considered that people came from different backgrounds and, thus, their performances. There were scenes I also disliked, like the part where he talked about repetitively calling a fellow soldier Peter Pan despite the soldier's dislike for the nickname, and this was once again a bit worrisome. Finally, I found a number of errors in the book, which suggests that the book was not professionally edited.
In conclusion, I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars because it was not professionally edited and due to the other concerns above. I would recommend this book to any civilian considering joining the army, as well as soldiers in the military, or really anyone looking for a light read during the weekend or their leisure time. Enjoy!
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People join the military for different reasons. Some do so to get an opportunity to brag about being in the military, others to make something of themselves, and a few out of true patriotism. However, most people get into it not knowing what to expect, and some usually find themselves regretting their decisions a few weeks later.
In Tough Enough: The Diaries of the Transformation from Civilian to Soldier by Lewis Tucker, Lewis aims to break down the activities and occurrences one can hope to experience if one decides to join the military. At the beginning of the book, we see a young man who seems to be living aimlessly on earth gain a sense of purpose when he decides to join the army. After that decision, we watch as he takes steps to bring that goal to reality. With each chapter, we see the growth and maturity that happen within the character of the author, Lewis Tucker. From resilience to emotional intelligence, one can easily see the good that joining the military does for this young man.
I loved the conversational tone of this book and its simple vocabulary. At no point does the reader ever get to stop to check the meaning of a word, and this greatly helps with the flow of the book. The abbreviations included were all broken down, which helped with the understanding of the book. I loved how each chapter, despite mostly being a journal entry, was relevant to the story, giving you no reason to skim or gloss over any detail. As important as each chapter was to the story, it was also enjoyable and fun, made even more so by the funny stories Lewis sometimes added at the end of each entry. Character development was another thing I really enjoyed in this book, as we watched the author grow in strength of character with each training session. Finally, I liked how the author effortlessly draws us into relating to some of the experiences and emotions he felt in the military, like the part where he feels disappointed at not getting a letter and when he expresses doubts that his family will show up on family day.
Although I loved the conversational tone of the book, I believe that the book would have been better off without the excessive use of cusswords that seemed to be crammed in every nook and cranny. There were also scenes where the author sounded condescending about his fellow soldiers, which I found a bit off-putting. Though it was great that the author seemed to be handling the sessions relatively well, it would have been better if the author considered that people came from different backgrounds and, thus, their performances. There were scenes I also disliked, like the part where he talked about repetitively calling a fellow soldier Peter Pan despite the soldier's dislike for the nickname, and this was once again a bit worrisome. Finally, I found a number of errors in the book, which suggests that the book was not professionally edited.
In conclusion, I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars because it was not professionally edited and due to the other concerns above. I would recommend this book to any civilian considering joining the army, as well as soldiers in the military, or really anyone looking for a light read during the weekend or their leisure time. Enjoy!
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tough enough
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