Across the Barbed Wire: A Novel About the Cold War

By James Pocock, Jim Pocock, James Pocock

Book Overview

Across the Barbed Wire is a historical novel about an East German family attempting to escape to the West in 1964. But tragedy strikes, and Gisela awakens with her infant daughter in an American... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420814516
• ISBN13: 9781420814514
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

This book should be made into a movie!

I loved this book on so many levels. As a former student of German, I loved the culture and spirit of Germany conveyed circa the Cold War. As a fan of Grisham, etc., I appreciated the suspense. Finally, as a military officer, I appreciated the nod to American servicemen, albeit a generation ago. ANYONE would love this book. Thanks for writing a book that is both entertaining and historically accurate, MG James Pocock! It was marvelous.

Do yourself a favor - go for it.

This book grabbed me in about 10 minutes and the lights here burned late for the next two nights. I think any American who has served in the outposts on the Western side of that "barbed wire" will be likewise captured - and his family and friends who knew him when he was there will very much appreciate it. Two other large groups of readers will be gripped by this story. They are the people in many lands who were tragically separated from relatives and loved ones by the scourge of Communism. And they are all the folks who have given up a child for adoption or have given their hearts to a child whom they have adopted. I think this story can set the stage for a very fine film.

A Must Read! Across The Barbed Wire

Combining the human qualities of character, courage, conviction, faith, leadership, love and strength of soul, you will find it all in this captivating saga. Written by a true "hot and cold war" warrior, Pocock has "seen or done it all." A totally entertaining read of substance and value. Fascinating, compelling and historically accurate. Highly recommended for all ages A truly great story!!

Once you start reading.....you won't be able to put it down.

Spellbinding, realistic and thrilling novel in a believable setting. You will identify with Gisela, John and his wife, Gail, as they become involved in a fascinating search for Dieter, Gisela's son, who was taken by the East German border guards while the most of the family escaped across the barbed wire to freedom in the west. Exciting, thrilling compassionate and oh, so realistic without the use of gore or profanity. A novel for the whole family to read. The Epilogue has an unusual twist --- don't peek. General Pocock will have you on the edge of your seat throughout the book. Do yourself a favor and read this book. A five star.

Riveting Tale Of The Cold War

As a former member of the 14th Calvary who served in Germany from 65-67, and have personally met the author, I was very suprised to find that not only was this a book I could not put down, but that my family and friends also found it compelling and are recommending this book to their friends. It is fiction, but very plausible, and could vey well have happened. In fact there are many East Germans who did indeed escape from behind the barbed wire. The story has many twists and turns and ends with a Twilight Zone type twist. Do yourself a favor and get a copy of this wonderful story of the Cold War. Well done Col. Pocock.