If Not Now, When?: Duty and Sacrifice in America's Time of Need | 
 enlarge | Authors: Colonel Jack Jacobs (retired), Douglas Century
Publisher: Berkley Hardcover
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 1545
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 304
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0425223590
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.0092
EAN: 9780425223598
ASIN: 0425223590
Publication Date: October 7, 2008
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Product Description
A Medal of Honor recipient looks back at his own serviceand ahead to Americas future.
Jack Jacobs was acting as an advisor to the South Vietnamese when he and his men came under devastating attack. Severely wounded, 1st Lt. Jacobs took command and withdrew the unit, returning again and again to the site of the attack to rescue more men, saving the lives of a U.S. advisor and thirteen Allied soldiers. Col. Jacobs received the nations highest military award, the Medal of Honor.
Here, with candor, humor, and quiet modesty, Col. Jack Jacobs tells his stirring story of heroism, honor, and the personal code by which he has lived his life, and expounds with blunt honesty and insight his views on our contemporary world, and the nature and necessity of sacrifice.
If Not Now, When? is a compelling account of a unique life at both war and peace, and the all-too-often unexamined role of the citizenry in the service and defense of the Republic.
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If not now, when by Col. (MOH) Jack Jacobs December 1, 2008
A great book telling it like it was and still is today. I was in the USN during this same time as a Navy Pilot on the USS Ranger. I met the Col. at a MOH book signing and watch him on IMUS in the morning. I hope he writes another book. john manstrom, ga.
Universal Service December 1, 2008
Jack Jacobs is an extraordinary story teller. He recalls critical facts that help provide context to the reader and lessons learned to those looking for wisdom.
I was privileged to have dinner with Colonel Jacobs twice and both settings were surreal and are worth mentioning.
The first was in a busy, trendy Ian Shrager Hotel with our common friend who is a Purple Heart recipient. I remember afterward feeling sorry for those around us, thinking it was a shame those surrounding us were unaware they were in the presence of a couple of great warriors that had made countless sacrifices for the freedom all Americans enjoy.
The second was earlier this month. I was with an enthusiastic group of veterans in an unlikely setting, the back of a public open air restaurant in one of the 'Left Coasts' more liberal enclaves. I saw the heads turn at the closest tables, seemingly annoyed at first, at the roar of laughter from our crowd - interrupting their dinners; then curious, then envious, as Jack Jacobs entertained and shared valuable lessons.
I would encourage you to see/hear him live. In the interim I would recommend you to buy and read his book; then lend it to others.
He lays out a blueprint for:
* universal service
* who to target if you are courageous enough to mentor
* who should question authority
* why the civilian/military power hierarchy is inherently conflicted
If Not Now, When? November 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I discovered this autobiography while watching an interview of the author, Col. Jack Jacobs, on the RFD TV Don Imus Show. Colonel Jacobs is a real American hero in the true since of the word. I knew what I was buying when I ordered the book. My wife would not let me read it while in bed because I laughed too much. It is a well written book any Vietnam veteran can identify with. Well worth the price and more.
Hard to put down November 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
An excellent story from start to finish. It was even more interesting as I knew one of the key individuals personally, and he is everything Jack Jacobs said he was. The book was humorous, humble, & well worth reading.
Refreshing candor by a career military man November 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Col Jacobs writes with humor & honesty about his life & military experience. It amazes me that leaders seem to learn so little or anything at all from the past. This book should be given to the cadets in the military academies & made required reading.
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