- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers (Jan 10 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0385732511
- ISBN-13: 978-0385732512
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.5 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 386 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #985,959 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 8 Up–An adaptation of the authors adult book with the same title (Dell, 2002). The first part of the book gives an overview of Haneys military career and his association with the force and describes the red tape and planning that was required of those who wished to create a new, secret military unit that officially did not exist. It also includes a description of the physical challenges required of those who were chosen to participate in what was a preliminary round of qualification tests. Those who were successful in all the tests were then eligible to participate in the actual selection process. The second half of the text shows the sometimes brutal challenges the successful candidates were required to complete and details some of the actual training sessions. The narration concludes with the unit being sent on a dry run scenario in order to practice newly acquired skills. Black-and-white photos and documents are included in a centerfold. The reading level is not extremely high, but the subject is more likely to be of interest to older readers. This is an excellent choice for students with military interests.–Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
Gr. 7-10. "Have a good 'un" is the mantra of Delta Force soldiers whether they are jumping from planes, heading out on 40-mile hikes, performing sniper practice, or trying to outmaneuver the FBI with $1,000 and a three-hour head start. In this adaptation of an adult book, Retired^B Command Sergeant Major Haney relates a riveting story of the 1977 founding of the ultrasecret^B counterterrorist unit of the U.S. Army known as Delta Force. His account of the grueling selection and training that winnowed down a starting group of 163 exceptional soldiers to a select group of 12 includes fascinating descriptions of successes and failures but only hints at some of the missions the group later accomplishes. Haney assures readers that none of the information included violates OPSEC (Operational Security), but that won't dim the attraction of the espionage details. Footnotes explain technical and military terms, and Haney has left out much of the rough language, which makes this accessible to a wide audience. Although the adult version has more detail (and is also more graphic), this reworking stands up quite well on its own. Better stock up on copies; you won't want to ration this one. Cindy Dobrez
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
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Wait a minute, Aug 28 2006
By K. Jones - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inside Delta Force (Hardcover)
Be advised that this is a shortened version for "Young Readers" and not the original book written by Eric Haney. This version starts and ends with the Selection process and leaves out the balance of the various training and operations (about 2/3)ontained in the original book. It is a good read for what it is but the full version is much better. The product description does not make clear that this is a different version. This "Young Readers" version in hardback ran 246pp.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent intro to anti-terrorist unit, Jun 28 2006
By Walter L. Luffman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inside Delta Force (Hardcover)
This book is labeled as being suitable for younger (teenage?) readers, and it is; but it's also suitable for adults, as this 56-year-old military veteran can attest. Sergeant Major Haney was recruited for Delta as an Army staff sergeant, stayed with it until retiring at the highest enlisted rank, and knows much more than he tells in this book -- but what he does tell about the group's selection and training procedures is enough to give the reader a fairly good idea of just what Delta is capable of doing. Delta Force prefers to live in the shadows; this little glimpse, while both entertaining and informative, barely scratches the surface, but that's enough to show the sort of exceptional human beings who do nearly superhuman things for the cause of freedom. BTW, the CBS-TV series "The Unit" claims to be based on this book, and SGM Haney is listed as a technical advisor to the show. I highly recommend both the show and the book.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Tale By A Great American, Oct 6 2006
By J. P. Gregory - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Inside Delta Force (Hardcover)
Eric Haney I'm sure is proud of his excellent service to his country, but he also has a right to be proud of a spellbinding journal of the formation of the bravest unit this world has ever known. Suffering from political whims, Delta Force has risen above their greatest critics, the United States government, to become an extremely effective and powerful fighting unit. Haney's description of it's formation and his participation is nothing short of breathtaking. Written like a first person journal, it meets all the requirements of a fine read. I thank God for men like Haney who are willing to do the dirty work and rise above the politicians and their indecision. Thanks, Eric for your service and thanks CBS for bringing the unit's remarkable exploits to television.
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