In an action-packed memoir of Vietnam combat, a highly decorated helicopter pilot describes his exploits and adventures piloting his ships into the heat of battle, inserting Blue Teams into combat, rescuing soldiers from hot zones, and buzzing tree tops. 15,000 first printing.

Taking Fire: The True Story of a Decorated Chopper Pilot

Biographies & Memoirs

Sasser, Charles W.

Alexander, Ron

Leaders & Notable People

St.Martin's Press

Nicknamed "Mini-Man" for his diminutive stature, a mere five-foot-three and 125 pounds in his flight boots, chopper pilot Ron Alexander proved to be a giant in the eyes of the men he rescued from the jungles and paddies of Vietnam. With an unswerving concern for every American soldier trapped by enemy fire, and a fearlessness that became legendary, Ron Alexander earned enough official praise to become the second most decorated helicopter pilot of the Vietnam era. Yet, for Ron, the real reward came from plucking his fellow soldiers from harm's way, giving them another chance to get home alive. In Taking Fire, Alexander and acclaimed military writer Charles Sasser transport you right into the cramped cockpit of a Huey on patrol, offering a bird's eye view of the Vietnam conflict. Packed with riveting action and gritty "you-are-there" dialogue, this outstanding book celebrates the everyday heroism of the chopper pilots of Vietnam.

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A collection of columns from the "Metropolitan Diary" section of The New York Times presents observations and questions from New Yorkers heard on movie lines and buses, as well as in theater lobbies, restaurants, health clubs, cocktail lounges, and elevators.

Metropolitan Diary: The Best Selections from the New York Times Column

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Humor

William Morrow & Co.

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