No One Left Behind: The Lieutenant Commander Michael Scott Speicher Story

by Amy Waters Yarsinske

Book Overview

The first American pilot shot down over Iraq during the Gulf War, Lt. Cmdr. Scott Speicher was originally listed as killed in action. But evidence has surfaced indicating that not only might he have... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052594687X
• ISBN13: 9780525946878
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

5 stars for no one left behind

I think all military active and veterans should read this book. Its a shame that the Navy didnt do more to look for Speicher when he went down. AS a Gulf war veteran, this book means alot to me and his name should be kept out there in the public arena until we know what happened to him and what the government failed to do for him. I thought what his wife did was shameless as well. I highly recommend this book. Yarsinske does not speculate, its based on facts, nothing but facts.

No One Left Behind: The Lt. Comdr. Scott Speicher Story

This is a masterfully crafted story of the bittersweet story of a Navy pilot lost in the first Gulf War only to become a hot-button story in the second Gulf War action. Today, the American military reports Special Forces assets inside Iraq to help locate this pilot, brought back to the living largely through the work of this author and her meticulous research of his case. The book is brilliantly written narrative nonfiction.

A Sad Tale, but a Must Read

January 16, 1991 is one of those days that will live in infamy. Unfortunately, it is one of the most tragic days because our government turned their backs on one of their own.When you read this story, it will tear at your heart when you see the bad decisions that were made along the way - including bad mistakes by some good people. It is truly an American Tragedy.Yarsinske does a FABULOUS job in covering all perspectives in this story. She is a hallmark writer in the fact that she takes an objective viewpoint in merely searching for the truth and not reciting the "party-lines" of any particular viewpoint. This book speaks the truth - good, bad, cold, hard, ugly truth - and is definitely a must read.

A Warriors Oddessy

If you only read one book this year, make it this one. This book speaks to a critical situation that we can still affect. LCDR Mike "Spike" Speicher, now promoted to Captain in the US Navy with his status as Missing In Action, was flying an F-18 Hornet Strike Fighter on the first night of Desert Storm. Despite system failures with his aircraft he took the battle to the enemy. He was forced to eject from his aircraft during an aerial engagement and started the longest mission of that conflict. There is little doubt he is still alive and fighting on as prisoner of war.This is a well written, researched, and organized book. It reads easily with a deep level of technical detail, excellent military depiction, and deep human concepts. It covers the entire spectrum of his experience and the supporting events around his current situation. This is an impressive book worthy of the read.This book will haunt you. No matter what your position on the military or the Gulf War - you will be moved by this book. If you seek to right wrongs, this book will propel you to do more once you finish it. The errors and failures of those in command and control need to be known and fixed. This book will leave you angry, sad, and hopefully resolved to find the truth and bring about the proper resolution of this faithful American warrior's plight.

No one Left Behind?

The book is an investigation about the fate of a US Navy pilot name Scott Speicher. He was the very first pilot to be shot down over Iraq On January 17, 1991 (the day Operation Desert Storm began). He was the only one shot down that night. He was presumed dead. But two years later the discovery of the wreckage and lots of evidence (the ejection seat and canopy found far away from the crash site) proved that he survived the crash. Plus more shocking evidence that he may be held captive. If that is true. Then Scott Speicher may or still be the Longest held American POW in American History beating Vietnam Veteran Jim Thompson's record (he was held for 9 years in Vietnam)As this book shows, this is truly a great tragedy that could have been easily avoided (see "Glory Denied" another great but sad book for more info on Thompson's experience).