Book description
Imagine hearing the crackle of a radio during a high-stakes military operation, the weight of history pressing in. That's the power of William Peter Grasso's Almost Redemption as an audiobook, where the story of Lieutenant Colonel Jif Miles comes alive with visceral immediacy. Grasso, drawing on his own military experience, crafts a meticulously researched narrative set against the chaotic backdrop of the 1983 U.S. invasion of Grenada-a mission born of political urgency, not strategic clarity.
The audiobook's genius lies in how it transforms historical tension into an intimate, gripping listen. You're not just learning about the failed planning or the rushed deployment; you're there, in the heat of the moment with Jif, a Vietnam veteran now leading the 82nd Airborne. His three tours taught him war's brutal reality, and now, eight years later, he faces a crisis where the Army lacks the intelligence, planning, and logistics needed for success. The audiobook's pacing mirrors this urgency-short, tense exchanges over comms, the slow build of tension as chaos unfolds.
What elevates this beyond a historical account is Grasso's focus on leadership under fire. Jif doesn't wait for perfect orders; he improvises, leveraging his hard-earned experience to turn a potential disaster into something salvageable. The narrator's delivery-calm, authoritative, with just the right edge of exhaustion-makes Jif's quiet resolve palpable. You hear the strain in his voice when he assesses a crumbling situation, the quiet confidence as he rallies his troops. This isn't just about tactics; it's about the human cost of leadership, the weight of responsibility when everything hinges on split-second decisions.
The audiobook format is perfect for this story. You feel the urgency in the pauses between radio transmissions, the gravity in the narrator's measured tone when describing the stakes. There's no need for dramatic music-just the raw, unvarnished reality of soldiers doing their duty with limited resources. Grasso avoids glorifying war; instead, he shows its messy, human reality: the fear, the doubt, the sheer effort required to find a path forward when the plan is broken.
For listeners who enjoy military history with heart, this is a standout. It's not just a tale of a single battle-it's a meditation on how experience shapes action, how veterans carry the lessons of past conflicts into new, uncertain wars. The audiobook's strength is its ability to make you feel the tension in your own chest, to understand why Jif's choices mattered. You'll finish listening not just informed about Grenada, but deeply moved by the quiet courage it takes to lead when the mission is flawed, the clock is ticking, and the only thing clear is the need to do something. This isn't just a story about a war; it's about the enduring spirit of those who serve, and why their stories demand to be heard.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience