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Shifty's War

The Authorized Biography of Sergeant Darrell “Shifty” Powers, the Legendary Sharpshooter from the Band of Brothers

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De: Marcus Brotherton
Narrado por: Graham Halstead
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From D-Day to the Battle of the Bulge and more, here is the authorized biography of one of the most celebrated paratroopers of Easy Company, Sergeant Shifty Powers, the legendary sharpshooter from the Band of Brothers.

As a boy, Darrell "Shifty" Powers' goal was to become the best rifle shot he could be. His father trained him to listen to the woods, to "see" without his eyes. Little did Shifty know his finely tuned skills would one day save his life - and the lives of his fellow paratroopers.

As one of the original men who trained at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, Shifty was one out of only two soldiers in Easy Company to initially earn the coveted expert marksman designation. He parachuted into France on D-day and fought for a month in Normandy; 80 days in Holland; 39 in the harshly cold winter of Bastogne; and for nearly 30 more near Haguenau, France, and the Ruhr pocket in Germany.

Shifty's War is a tale of heroism and adventure, of a soldier's blood-filled days fighting his way from the shores of France to the heartland of Germany, and the epic story of how one man's skills as a sharpshooter propelled him to a life greater than he could have ever imagined.

©2011 Marcus Brotherton (P)2020 Tantor Ejército y Guerra Guerras y Conflictos Militar Segunda Guerra Mundial
First-person Perspective • Authentic Voice • True Hero • Captivating Storytelling • Personal War Experience
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While the Band of Brothers miniseries on HBO was outstanding, the individuals who comprised Easy Company each had a truly unique and compelling story all their
Own. I’ve listened to the Dick Winters books (two of them) and another book about a best buddies from the inner city who were life-long friends and true characters. But “Shifty’s War” gave me insight into another type of everyday hero, a man who spoke plainly and yet exceedingly eloquently. His Southern manners and sensibilities were both endearing and heartwarming. Like most from his generation, he didn’t spend time talking about, or wallowing in the horrors of war; he his what was asked of him, then came home and built a fine life for himself. He surrendered himself with good people, a work ethic, and a desire to live a good life. Have achieved that, and more. He didn’t shy away from the struggles he faced with cancer and such, but approached those as anyone with a strong but human character would, seeking to carry on, through good days and bad. Finding pleasure in what he could. Absolutely authentic, rings true for my father, and now myself. A great read, whether you’re a WW II buff or not, because first and foremost it’s a human story, about a good man. Highly recommend

A great life story of a truly good man.

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I'm a large fan of the book Band of Brothers and of the series, each of these men provided a service to our country and the world and they deserve to be remembered. This book does just that.

a portrait of the life of an american hero

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These aren’t all Shifty Power’s words as the author took the liberty of writing in first person based on hours of interviews with Shifty and research into his life. The author writes in a way though that Shifty is telling you his story. It’s beautifully done. And the narrator in this audible book sounds like a young Shifty talking to you about his life. Not in a text book reading cadence but in a conversational way. I’d highly recommend this, not just to Easy Company or WWII buffs but to hear an incredible story about an incredible person whose story should continue to be told.

It’s as if Shifty is telling you his own story.

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This is a wonderful tale of an American hero who didn’t believe he was a hero just a simple man

Wonderful

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My favorite Easy Company soldier book to date. Shifty is admirable and simple adorable. The narration is perfect. I loved every second!

So, so, SO good

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I really enjoyed how this book is written,
Thanks to the generation

These guys are true heroes

Outstanding. Worth your time to listen. Hard to put down.

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America needs more men with the character and of the caliber of Sergeant Shifty Powers.

Moving. Authentic. Inspiring

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Outstanding from beginning to end. Nothing in it was unlikeable. I cried at the end.

I loved that it was done in the 1st person.

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Shifty Powers is a true American hero. I wish we had a country full of people like Sergeant Powers.

Humble, hardworking and kind- the greatest of the greatest generation

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This book was written in first person perspective and made it seem that Shifty Powers was talking directly to me. Great book.

Great book

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