
The First Ten Focus Group Feedback for Commitment to Courage: The life and Extraordinary Career of a Veteran FBI Agent
Because Commitment to Courage was Book of the Day, some of our most trusted members have carefully looked over the cover, the description, and other aspects of this book as a part of purchase-intent focus group. We then asked each participant in the focus group if they planned to buy and read the book, and why they planned to buy and read the book or not. Their answer to that question and reasons are displayed below. We call this awesome feature The First Ten Focus Group.
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Ekta Kumari

The book details the author's journey of being an FBI agent and how it impacted his life in numerous ways. He also talks about his personal life and how it was affected because of his professional obligations. Though the premise of the book is quite adventurous, I wouldn't have read it as I'm not into memoirs. The thing I did like the most while sampling is that the author also talks about his childhood and how his father became a prisoner of war and later struggles that came after he returned home. This allows a better understanding of the author's background and his roots. The editing looks fine as I didn't find any errors. I would rate the book as professionally edited. I did see an official review before sampling. While I found the sample engaging, I'll not read the rest of the book due to my disinterest in the genre. I've no recommendations for any kind of improvements.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 4:59 am by Ekta Kumari.
Lorraine De Vos

I would not have chosen to sample this book based on the title and cover. The image does not seem relatable and I did not think I would find the book interesting. The first ten pages were very intriguing. Initially his life seemed to start out relatively ordinary, but if he was accepted to the FBI, there must be a lot more to Don than meets the eye. The book does appear to be professionally edited. The official OnlineBookClub review was very well written and confirmed that I will be adding this book to my reading list. I have no recommendations for improvements.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 4:58 am by Lorraine De Vos.
Vickie Noel

I probably wouldn't have read this book outside the program just by looking at the title and cover. I'm not keenly drawn to memoirs and rarely read them unless something makes me take a peek into one. In this case, sampling a few pages was enough to do the trick. Reading the Foreword from Charlie Shor raised my curiosity, and his statement, "...this book is a wonderful example of the difference an ordinary man who is determined to do the right thing can make" touched me. Like the author, I feel that my beloved has had his fair share of being adrift in life but is now determined to do the right thing despite being an ordinary man. I've always supported him, but this remark gives me an additional reason to continue being his backbone. I also want to learn from Ann's long-standing patience with her man even though she'd initially been a bit more well placed than he. I also think that Redden enlisting in the army was a wrong move, would love to see how he comes out of that. I didn't find any grammatical errors, and I have no recommendations for improvement, either. I saw an OBC review which contributed to my interest in the read.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 4:54 am by Vickie Noel.
Catherine Hsu

If I had not read the sample, I would not have read the book as I did not think it was my genre. After reading the sample, I have changed my mind. I was surprisingly invested in the story and really liked that it started off talking about the character's war experiences and what it was like to go through it with a pregnant wife at home. I really connected to the main character's emotions on it. It was professionally edited. There is nothing I dislike so far. The official review did not affect my decision and it made me want to read more about the cases Redden investigated.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 4:48 am by Catherine Hsu.
xsquare

I don’t usually read memoirs, but gaining insight into the life and mind of an ex-FBI agent is an opportunity that’s too good to pass up. Within the first few pages of the sample, I was hooked. The author has an incredibly engaging writing style which draws the reader in and makes them eager to read on and find out more. I did not find any typos at all, and I do not think there was anything the author could have done better. I fully agree with the official OBC’s rating, and I’m definitely going to read the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 3:36 am by xsquare.
elisathelvarik

I would not have chosen this book based on its title, cover, and description. The title makes the book seem like a self-help novel, but reading the description, it is completely different. I was not incredibly motivated to read this novel because I don't read memoirs too often, but the official review showed some interesting events in the novel. I decided to at least read the sample. I am not a major fan of war stories, so I am not the target audience. I do, however, like the author's descriptive language. The details on family members and stories were compelling and well-written. The book is based around the Vietnam War. I am not interested in reading a book about that or a soldier in general. I use books as an escape from reality, and this novel does not align with that. For this reason, I will not buy and read this book. I have no notes of improvement because I do not have enough war knowledge or memoir experience. I found no errors or typos. This book seems well-edited.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 3:17 am by elisathelvarik.
Howlan

The cover looks good. The synopsis gives us a general introduction to this book. The first ten pages start with a short description of the life of the narrator's father, how he became a POW in the WWII, and how he struggled after he came back. Then the narrator speaks of his childhood, his disciplinarian parents, his horrible experience of Georgetown and his marriage to Ann. Then the narrator mentions his early jobs as a rental manager in a real estate office, his work at General Electric and how he was drafted in the Army. The narration is fast-paced and easy to understand. The story is nice and adventurous. However, I am not going to buy and read this book as I do not enjoy reading memoirs. I enjoy reading fast-paced action thrillers. No typos were found in the first ten pages. I found nothing to improve in the first ten pages. The Official Review is present, and the reviewer rates it highly.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 3:09 am by Howlan.
Jeremie Mondejar

The cover photo already indicates autobiography, which is the genre I'm quite selective. Eventually, when I read the sample, I like the narrative. I like spy-type story. Through the Foreword, the author's former life in a nutshell has been made known to me, which captured my interest. His father became the prisoner of war and was fortunate to come home alive after the Germans surrendered. I will read the rest of the book because I'm eager to know the FBI agents' adventure. The OBC review is helpful in providing a good synopsis of the book. I didn't notice any errors while sampling. Plus, I can't cite anything for improvement. I'm glad that I have a free copy of the book.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 3:06 am by Jeremie Mondejar.
AvidBibliophile

The cover art conveys a nostalgic sense of criminal justice and suspense. The Amazon product description entices prospective readers with mentions of bank robberies, kidnappings, murders, and sacrifice. The foreword is very engaging and complimentary. Chapter 1 immediately begins with poignant descriptions of the author's father as a MIA POW in a German concentration camp. I appreciated the easy flow of storytelling, especially since the scenes follow a chronologic order. I also enjoyed encountering relatable phrases like "enthusiasm is not the same as athletic ability." I think many readers will connect with the simple fact that "Ann and the church" were the two things that provided solid life direction. This book appears to have been professionally edited. The one published OBC review is positive in every regard, and the five currently posted Amazon user ratings are equally persuasive. Since law enforcement biographies and memoirs taking an investigative glimpse into jurisdictional protocol interest me somewhat, I plan to read the remainder of this title. I think all potential readers could easily appreciate the courageous acts of inspiring determination that are likely present consistently throughout this publication!
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 2:32 am by AvidBibliophile.
Nikolas Farmakis

This is the author's memoir about his experiences in the Vietnam War and his life as an FBI agent. I would not have read this book based on the cover, the title, or the genre, since I do not like to read memoirs. I will not read this book, as this seemed like a cliche story. I found no grammatical or spelling mistakes in the sample I read, so this book has been professionally edited. What I liked most about this book was that the author added plenty of suspense, emotion, and vividness to the memoir. To improve, the author should make this story more original by sharing his experiences in a more authentic way. This book has an Official OnlineBookClub review, which did not affect my decision.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 2:14 am by Nikolas Farmakis.
Annelore Trujillo

I would not have sampled this book based on the genre, blurb, OBC review, cover and title. I rarely read non-fiction, and this didn’t sound like one I’d be interested in. After reading the first ten pages, I won’t be finishing this book. I liked the background about the author’s dad. I can’t imagine being the wife of someone who was taken as a prisoner of war, especially when the prisoners were sent to German concentration camps. However, I wasn’t as interested in the childhood of the author. He talked about moving and playing sports and how excellence and good manners were expected. This just didn’t interest me. The book did seem to be professionally edited, but it just isn’t for me.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 1:00 am by Annelore Trujillo.
va2016

The title conveys the theme of the book. The cover looks good. There are only 5 Amazon customer ratings, which is not a sufficient number for me to decide if I should sample the book or not. The Amazon summary gives a clear description of the story, which is about Don transforming from a safe, secure life to risk taking by becoming an FBI agent. As I am interested in the theme of the boom, I would have sampled the book even if not for the First Ten program. As I sampled through the book, I found the narration describing how the author's father was captured as a prisoner of war by the Germans. As I am interested in the theme, I am going to read this book in full. I found the sample professionally edited. I didn't find any grammatical or mechanical errors in the sample. What I liked most about the book is the theme, which is about a regular person transforming into an FBI agent. I don't have any recommendations for the improvement of the book. Although I found one OBC review of the book, my decision to read the book in full is based on my own sampling.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 12:35 am by va2016.
edztan15

I'm a fan of crime thriller fiction, so this memoir got me intrigued since I also like to know the real accounts of what's actually happening in solving distressing cases through the eye of an actual FBI agent. The blurb and review for the book further piqued my interest in it, and they made me want to sample the pages immediately. I really liked the foreword of the person that the author rescued, it gave the book it's an emotional touch to it. Though I found the first chapter a bit slow, I understand that this is just an introduction to the author's background and what his life was before he became an FBI agent. The book is well-edited since I didn't find any errors in the sample pages. This is the type of book that chooses a particular reading mood, but I will add this to my TBR list for future reading when I'm in the mood for my crime thriller reading binge.
First Ten review added on October 6, 2020, at 12:30 am by edztan15.
Sou Hi

Based on the cover alone, I wouldn't have sampled this book because it's not suggestive. However, the title and OBC's official review piqued my interest, so I chose to check the sample. The first pages of the book are about Don's younger days with his family and his first wife, Ann. His life changed dramatically when he joined the National Guard. His veteran father was furious about his decision, and he was trying to warn his son. Unfortunately, Don had passed the point of no return: he was sent to serve in the Vietnam War with mixed feelings.
I like how the author expresses his real thoughts about the Vietnam War. Many of his fellow countrymen were sent there with little knowledge, and they were scared of the unknown. Just like the Vietnamese, most of them were just trying to survive. While what happened in Vietnam remained a scar in the American soldiers' hearts, I'm glad to know that not everyone wanted to participate. I don't find any errors, so the editing seems good. But I don't really enjoy the layout, as I wish the table of contents and the headlines are on the left. When they are on the right, they feel weird and harder to read. Also, when I read the book's title and the official review, I was expecting to learn about his FBI cases. Yet, the sample is about the Vietnam War. I almost thought I read the wrong book. Still, his tale is intriguing enough, and I guess the FBI stories will come later, so I intend to read on. I will buy this book.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 11:07 pm by Sou Hi.
Diana Lowery

Neither the cover nor the title appealed to me. Reading the blurb and the review did not change my opinion. The first ten pages were interesting, but the subject was not something I cared to finish reading about. I saw an error in the second paragraph of the first chapter; there should be a comma after the word "Kentucky." Other than small comma errors, the book appears to be well-edited. I liked the humble tone of the author as he described his childhood.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 10:38 pm by Diana Lowery.
Melisa Jane

I wouldn't have sampled this book based on its cover because I have no idea who is on it. After sampling it, I'm not going to finish reading it because I'm not into non-fiction books. I like that after Don saved the author's life, they remained friends for over 25 years and the author even worked with the FBI to save more lives. From this story, readers will learn a lot about humanity and commitment. An improvement on the cover to something suggestive will improve the book's general outlook. I didn't find any grammatical errors while reading. This book has an official OBC review.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 9:38 pm by Melisa Jane.
moowshiri

I wouldn't have read this book had I not been part of this program. I came to that decision after reading its title. I'm not a fan of memoirs. However, I decided to read the book as a whole after sampling its first ten pages since I found its plot captivating. I loved Redden's skill in narrating past events of his life. He made them sound so present. For instance, I enjoyed reading about their Kentucky days, his father's imprisonment in Germany, among many other stories in the book. I didn't find any areas that require improvement since there were no errors in the pages I sampled. The book also has an official review from OnlineBookClub.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 8:24 pm by moowshiri.
Rashida10

If I hadn't read the first ten pages of the book, Commitment to Courage by Donald L. Redden PhD, I would still have read it based on its solid title. I developed an interest to sample this book when I came across this awesome review and some comments on OBC. I will not be buying and reading the whole book because I'm not a fan of crime books. The book did seem professionally edited, with no grammar errors/typos found. I liked that the story was about a national hero who will stop at nothing to protect and save innocent lives.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 5:14 pm by Rashida10.
Elvis Best

Looking at its cover, I would not have read it because it did not attract me. Further, after reading the first ten pages, I would not read the rest of it because I do not find joy in reading war or detective/FBI stories. I believe it is professionally edited, though, as I found zero errors in the first ten pages. The one thing I liked most was the author's smooth style of storytelling, as it made reading easy and relaxing. Also, I have no suggestions for improvement. Lastly, I read an Official OnlineBookClub review that I felt presented the book well.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 4:45 pm by Elvis Best.
aacodreanu

Had I not actually sampled the first ten pages as part of this program, I would have chosen to read or sample this book based on the cover: the photo of the author and hero of this book shows a pleasant and peaceful looking man, the title, as indeed this is what it takes to perform activities as those described in the book, the genre, memoirs being, as I said before, one of my favorite genres, and the Official OnlineBookClub editorial review that I saw, which gave me all the good reasons to read the book. I hope to buy and read the whole book at a later time. I would like to know how an FBI agent looks at the activities he is suposed to carry out. Reading the first ten pages did not change my mind from my original guess. Based on what I read, the book seems like it was professionally edited. I like the relaxed and ”normal” way in which the author describes events in his parents' and his young years' lives.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 1:18 pm by aacodreanu.
gen_g

Based on the title and cover, it seems like a non-fiction/motivational book, which I am not in the market for; hence, I would not have sampled it. I have also come across a positive review of the book, but this would not have changed my decision not to sample, since this book does not belong to a genre that I am looking for. After sampling, there are a couple of errors present. For example, at 1%, there is a missing comma to separate the introductory word: "Sometimes(,) I wish we had encountered...". I would suggest more editing. However, I appreciate that the author chose to get someone else, a friend and someone he had helped as an FBI agent, to write his foreword. This helps to give the reader a better understanding of what the author is like, and hopefully be able to better relate to him. For example, we learn that the person who wrote the foreword, Charlie Shor, had been the victim of a kidnapping. It was thanks to the author's calm head and leadership abilities that got Shor out safely; Shor also states that Redden never wanted to be a superstar agent, even though his job as an FBI agent did provide some exciting cases worthy of 007 material. Redden stayed down-to-earth, and he did his job with pride. However, as I am not in the market for non-fiction/memoirs, I will not be buying the book today.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 12:40 pm by gen_g.
Jsovermyer

I like that the cover has a picture of the author. The title is also good. However, I am not much interested in learning about the FBI, so I would not buy this book from the cover alone. This exciting memoir of Donald L. Redden starts with his youth and then tells how he became a FBI agent. It details some of the cases he worked on. I liked the story of his father being a POW during WWII. My father also fought in this war and this makes it more interesting to me. I didn't see anything I would want to change in these beginning pages of the story. The official reviewer liked the book, and I agree it is an important story to be told. I found one grammar improvement I would suggest. At location 222, "make artillery fire more accurate." Would be better written "make artillery fire more accurately." I liked what I read, but this is not the kind of book I usually read. I will not be finishing this one.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 10:38 am by Jsovermyer.
Rodel Barnachea

The customer reviews from Amazon are overwhelmingly positive and encouraging. The official OBC review awarded it a perfect rating. Regarding the insights I garnered from reading the said reviews, I am intrigued by the book. However, without reading the sample, I wouldn’t purchase the title. Even if I am interested in this memoir, I don’t trust my instincts since I possess little experience of reading memoirs; I will need to peruse a part of the book to check if I’m right.
After I read the book's first ten pages, I realized I don't want to buy and read the book. I initially expected the book to contain exciting stories about the author's time as an FBI agent. Unfortunately, I partly forgot that the book was a memoir which means the author would also talk about relevant information in his life. I typically only read memoirs when I am interested in the author, and since I only want to read intriguing FBI tales, I wouldn't purchase the book.
The sample includes a foreword and some pages of the first chapter. The foreword is written by Charlie Short, whom the author rescued as an FBI agent when he was kidnapped. The first chapter talks about the author's father being a war prisoner, the vital role church played in their life, and how their life is after Redden's father was discharged. The foreword is what I liked most about the sample since I am thrilled to read about Short's kidnapping story. I also didn't note any errors in the text; I believe the book is professionally edited. I have nothing to suggest to the author.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 6:06 am by Rodel Barnachea.
Emy Katherine

Throughout his memoir, the author shares his real-life experience as he joined the FBI after returning home from the Vietnam War. I do not read memoirs, so I would not have read the book without The First Ten program. Reading the sample and OBC review did not change my mind, but the book will surely appeal to those who enjoy reading true stories filled with crime, mystery, and suspense. What I liked most was the author's writing style; it was captivating, descriptive, and pleasant to read. The dialogues were also realistic, and I had no problem connecting with the characters. However, as I found some distracting errors throughout the sample, I would suggest another round of editing. For example, there should not be a comma after "rocket" in the following sentence: "The pilot took off like a rocket, and descended into Phu Bai like a rock." (location 238 of 245 • 97%) There should not be a comma before "and" in the following sentence: "I was as patriotic as anyone, and willing to do my part." (location 189 of 245 • 77%) Also, there should not be a comma after "mission" in the following sentence: "What remained of his unit continued their mission, and prepared to relieve the 1st Infantry Division at Mortain, France." (location 75 of 245 • 30%)
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 5:05 am by Emy Katherine.
evraealtana

I'm not really interested in the FBI and I almost never read memoirs, so I wouldn't have picked this one up. I was pleasantly surprised by the first ten pages. The author writes well, even though the content is not really what I prefer to read. I don't like war novels at the best of times, and so far, that's mostly what this one has been, so it's definitely not for me. Still, I was pleased by the author's ability to bring the reader into his head space at the time. I also liked his assessment of his prospects as a young man and his reasoning behind his decision to join the army; I felt as his father did, and as the author did in hindsight, and so I wouldn't have understood his reasoning if he hadn't taken me through it from his perspective at the time. I noted only one error in the first ten pages: a missing hyphen in "The church we attended was youth oriented" (youth-oriented).
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 3:57 am by evraealtana.
Maria Esposito

I am not into reading law enforcement biographies, so I knew before reading the first ten pages that I would not be interested in this book. The cover design does not catch my eye, since it represents someone that I am not familiar with. The blurb sounds a little preachy, and I tend to not be in tune with autobiographies of individuals who sing their own praise. The book has five Amazon customer reviews, but this had no impact on my decision. Reading the first ten pages of this autobiography did not make me change my mind. The book begins with a foreword by someone who was rescued by the author after he got kidnapped. Then, the author goes into narrating about how his father became a prisoner of war in 1944. The writing style is extremely captivating, and the author managed to catch my attention from the first page. However, the book seems to have strong military tones, which I dislike. The book appears to be professionally edited. It has an official review on this website, but this had no implication on my initial decision.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 3:53 am by Maria Esposito.
Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala

I am currently on a self-development journey, and this book’s title appeals to me. It is one book I would consider reading based purely on its title. Having read the first ten pages of the book, I would not buy this book. Although the title aligns with my current journey and addresses a topic of interest to me, it talks about courage in a setting that does not appeal to me, the military setting.
The book seems to be professionally edited as I did not come across any typos, grammatical and spelling errors. While there is nothing I liked in particular about the book, there is also nothing I disliked in the first ten pages.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 3:51 am by Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala.
Aditi Sapate

I wouldn't have chosen to read this book based on the title, cover and genre, because I usually don't enjoy reading memoirs. The official OnlineBookClub review gave me a summary of the book and informed that this book is suitable for people who like reading crime novels. I was further put off from reading the book. When I started sampling it, I found out that the beginning part of the story was not related to crime; it was just a general introduction. I felt that the introduction could have been cut short. Also, as I wouldn't enjoy reading the rest of the book because of the genre, I will not continue reading this book. The sample - as far as I read it - contained no grammatical errors.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 3:31 am by Aditi Sapate.
J_odoyo

Reading a book that chronicles one’s life, including his/her failures and successes, has always been my habit. Therefore, I could have purchased this book due to my love for reading other people’s stories. The earlier pages of this book present Donald Redden’s childhood memories and how they shaped his path of life. He narrates his life story in a flowing manner, detailing all his educational life and all jobs he ever did. I have loved Donald’s writing style and his narration skills, which makes me believe that this is a riveting and well-written book. The book had a positive OnlineBookClub review, which gave insight into what the book entails. I think the cover page was appealing, and the title was attractive and professional. The author’s description of this book on the Amazon website was precise and informative enough to allow for an accurate guess of what to expect in the book. I didn’t find any error in the pages I’ve read; therefore, l believe that the book was professionally edited. Having read the first ten pages and the OnlineBookClub review, I’m going to finish reading this book because I’m a fan of this genre.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 2:24 am by J_odoyo.
MeganDJ

Both the title and cover were compelling, and I must say that the first 10 pages did capture my attention. Having a father who served in the army and was later captured as a prisoner of war was a great start to his life story, though again I must add that I am not a fan of memoir-style nonfiction so I won't be compelled to read the rest of the book. I did not find a single error during my read so I do believe it was well edited, and the part I liked the best was the testimonial to the author's life and his impact on his community. For the genre that it is, there is nothing that I would improve upon. I did find an Online Book Review, and I do believe that it deserves its 4 out of 4 stars.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 2:10 am by MeganDJ.
Mai Tran

I’d have checked out this memoir even if I wasn’t part of this program because I thought the author, as a veteran FBI agent, would undoubtedly have a lot of interesting stories to tell, and because the book seemed well-written, judging by the official review. The book didn't disappoint. The storytelling was captivating right from the beginning, and I was instantly hooked. I’m particularly interested in seeing the Vietnam War from the author's point-of-view, and I can’t wait to find out how he survived the second rockets attack directed at Phu Bai base. With that said, I’d love to purchase and continue reading this book. It seems professionally edited, and I didn’t notice any typo or error.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 1:56 am by Mai Tran.
Mutai Marshal

The author believes that without Redden, his story would never be the same. He had been kidnapped when Redden, a FBI agent, orchestrated his rescue. He goes on to narrate his childhood experience at Kentucky. As he later came to know, his father had been a prisoner of war, back in 1940s. I loved most the family's experience. I could relate to the the author's mother when she received a telegram stating that his beloved husband was missing in action. The writing style is spellbinding. I wanted to read the book based on the intriguing title and fascinating review (by OBC). The sample encouraged me more to read this book. I will buy this book since I enjoy reading memoirs depicting true crime. It was exceptionally edited, and I cannot suggest any improvements.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 1:51 am by Mutai Marshal.
Verna Coy

Had I not sampled this book through the First Ten program, I would not have chosen it because the title and cover don’t appeal to me.
For this reason, I don’t intend to purchase and read the whole book.
Reading the first ten pages didn’t change my mind about the book, but I can see how it would appeal to fans of memoirs of FBI men.
Based on what I read, the book seems professionally edited, although the Online Book Club review mentions that the book does contain a few minor errors.
I didn’t see errors in the first ten pages.
What I liked most about what I read is how the author personalized how the story is told. It will resonate to many readers.
I know that fans of memoirs will like this novel.
As far as improvements, aside from proofreading for the mentioned errors, I could see no need for any in what I read.
I did read the Official Online Book Club review and found it insightful. It didn’t affect my views of the book.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 12:53 am by Verna Coy.
Tonika632

This is not my usual pick for reading. As I read the first ten pages, I realized that this book is very personal and original, but I won't read it since I don't like that genre. The author talks with love about Don, a man who saved him from kidnappers. I like how he reached through reader's heart with that style of writing. This book is edited professionally since I haven't found errors in the sample. This book also has the official review.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 12:44 am by Tonika632.
Sanju Lali

It was evident from the cover and the title that this book is an account of the life experiences of a veteran FBI agent. Understanding that, I considered reading the official review of this book before buying because I was curious to know more about the life of the veteran FBI agent. The official review was helpful to let me know that this book gives us a close glimpse of the criminal cases like robbery, murder, drug trafficking, and kidnapping, which the veteran FBI agent had investigated in his career. This idea piqued my interest to sample the book. After reading the first ten pages, I found that this book was professionally edited as I did not notice any grammatical or typing errors. The thing l liked the most in this book is the narrative that elegantly described the ground situation during the Vietnam war from a soldier's perspective. However, the sample covered the author's early life and his experience during the Vietnam war, but it did not cover anything about the author's experience as an FBI agent. My suggestion to the author is to provide a sample that matches the title of the book and help me in making a buying decision. After looking at all these aspects, I decided not to purchase and read this book today. I will wait until the author considers my suggestions so that the book gives a rewarding experience for me.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 12:29 am by Sanju Lali.
Damis Seres Rodriguez

If this was not the book of the day, I am not sure if I would have chosen it, at least not because of the cover or the title. However, the review I read rated it quite well, and that's always a good first impression. As for the content, memoirs are not my cup of tea, but the idea of true crime was alluring enough to catch my attention. I didn't find any errors that led me to believe that the book is not professionally edited, and I think ten pages are not enough for me to give a recommendation on what to improve. Though is not quite my style, it was appealing enough for me to decide to continue reading, so I'll finish it.
First Ten review added on October 5, 2020, at 12:20 am by Damis Seres Rodriguez.
Shrabastee Chakraborty

I love memoirs. Based on the cover, blurb and the official OBC review, I would have read this book. Especially since the review rates it full 4 stars. The first ten pages were without editing issues. The foreword is written by Charlie Shor, whom Don Redden saved after he was kidnapped. Next, Don starts his memoir by describing the incidents that caused his father's capture by the German army. He describes how his father was reported as "missing in action" and was later known to be a POW. I loved the straightforward approach the author took while writing this memoir. I have no suggestions for improvement. I will read the book.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 11:53 pm by Shrabastee Chakraborty.
MsH2k

Before I read the subtitle, looking at the cover, I thought this book might be about a football coach or a newspaper editor. After reading the blurb (and the subtitle), I would have sampled this book even if I were not part of this program. The Acknowledgements revealed a lot about the author. I appreciated the ease with which he thanked his current wife and his ex-wife. He seems to have a clear sense of what is important to him. The Foreword, written by a man who was rescued by the author, was touching. The beginning of the book was informative and established the author’s upbringing. I am looking forward to reading about the exciting FBI cases the author worked on. I will buy this book.
The cover notes that this is the second edition—the book appears professionally edited. I noticed one minor error in the sample pages. At loc 97, a comma is missing after [Kentucky]: “severely limited his career options in Frankfort, Kentucky in 1946.”
The Amazon ratings did not influence me, but the featured OnlineBookClub review reinforced my decision to buy this book. I have no suggestions for improvement.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 10:57 pm by MsH2k.
Kaitlyn Canedy

I likely would have skipped the sample of Commitment to Courage had it not been the OnlineBookClub's book of the day. The cover is unusual to me; I have never seen a cover that has what I believe is a portrait of the author on it. What I loved especially is that the author is a family man, as evidenced by his writing style. He loves his wife and children, as well as the church. I was going to read it, but I changed my decision after reading the official OnlineBookClub review. The sexual scenes are not the problem, but rather the war themes. I am not big on war themes, so I will be passing on it. There are no grammatical errors to report from the first ten pages, and I cannot think of anything that will improve the book. Readers that like discussion of war and memoirs will enjoy this book.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 10:52 pm by Kaitlyn Canedy.
Hazel Arnaiz

I will not sample this book outside the program. Memoirs do not interest me that much. The cover did not capture my attention. It is a photo of someone unfamiliar to me, so I would not bother giving it a second look. In addition, I did not find the image connected with the title. It did not communicate anything that I could relate to the word ‘courage.’ I did not find the title appealing. The ‘Extraordinary Career’ may describe not only an FBI agent’s work but also other careers. There were no blurb and customer reviews at Amazon. Sampling the first ten pages did not change my mind. I will not finish reading the book. The pace was slow. The first two chapters were dragging. I did not feel I was also reliving the author’s memories, as he recounted them. I was unable to connect to the story. It would help if vivid descriptions were included to engage the senses. I did not find punctuation or spelling errors from the pages that I sampled. However, there was only one line break between paragraphs. In addition, I noticed the table of contents, and chapter headings were aligned to the right. I am uncertain if this was intentional. But it added a little effort for my eyes to pan to the right when I start a chapter. There was an Official OnlineBookClub review, but it did not change my mind.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 9:55 pm by Hazel Arnaiz.
CrescentMoon

After reading the blurb, I wouldn't pick this book up because I don't like reading memoirs or non-fiction books so I'm not the target audience for this. After reading the first ten pages, I spotted a few minor errors. In chapter one, "...sometime around my second birthday she received the telegram..." there should be a comma after birthday. However the errors were very minor and were not distracting. What I liked best about the book so far was the very beginning when the author described his father. He really went into a lot of depth about his father being a prisoner of war. I also like that he added little details about his dad such as his dad wanting to be called Gene and not Ed. Most memoirs and autobiographies that I have read the samples of usually don't give much detail on their parents. But I liked that this author did that because it really showcases where he comes from and how his father's experiences have helped shape him. I do not have any suggestions for improvement. There was an onlinebookclub review, but I won't be reading the rest because I don't like reading memoirs in general.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 8:51 pm by CrescentMoon.
Gabrielle Sigaki

Commitment to Courage by Donald L. Redden Ph.D. is a non-fiction book that brings some aspects of the fascinating life experiences of a veteran FBI agent in a compelling memoir. When I saw its Official OnlineBookClub review, I was already interested in the biography since the themes of real crime stories attract me. After sampling it, I didn't change my mind, and I will read the entire volume since the author's style is compelling, and the stories are indeed engaging, which was my favorite aspect. Besides, the book seems professionally edited, and there's nothing to be improved, in my opinion.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 8:45 pm by Gabrielle Sigaki.
Scerakor

From the cover, blurb, and review of this book, I may have read the book. I would love to read a real-life FBI story rather than those only seen in movies and TV. After reading the first ten pages I didn't change my mind and therefore will be buying and reading the rest of this book eventually. I loved reading about all the details of the author's life. Something as simply as demerit points or how important sports are tells a lot about where the author came from. I didn’t see anything specific that I would have wanted to change within the sample that I read and the book looked well written and edited. The official review did not affect my decision at all.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 8:37 pm by Scerakor.
Mbrooks2518

Although I'm not a fan of memoirs, I do like true crime, so I was intrigued by this book and would have read the sample without The First Ten. I liked that the first chapter about Don's life before being drafted was thorough without being too detailed, so it didn't drag on. From the official review, this seems like it will be an exciting and interesting book, so I am going to buy it. I did not find any editing errors, and nothing needs to be improved.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 7:56 pm by Mbrooks2518.
Laura Lee

Although this isn't a genre I typically read, I probably wouldn't have decided to give this book a try without this program. But the Amazon blurb and the book review both really interested me. I was very excited to read a behind-the-scenes view of an FBI agent solving cases!
Then I read the sample pages and, quite frankly, was disappointed. It's cleanly written and well-edited, which is what I liked best. (There were several misuses of commas and a missing comma, but nothing that made it difficult to understand what was being said. Minor punctuation only.) The problem, and what turned me off the book, was that, like many beginning writers, the author started at "the very beginning." The book review and the Amazon blurb both hyped this book as being about the author's time in the FBI. I really don't care about his father's life as a child, but that's where he started.
I would definitely read this book if it were edited for content. Start in the midst of the action. Write a hook to keep me coming back. But reading about his father's childhood, his father's time in WWII, his parents difficulty finding housing, his own time in Vietnam, isn't what the book was really presented as being about and so I lost interest. The hallmark of an inexperienced writer is adding too much extraneous info in. That's what happened here; it's what I liked least; and, ultimately, it's what turned me off the book.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 7:37 pm by Laura Lee.
ritah

Based on the title and genre, I wouldn't have sampled the book because I don't usually go for books in its genre and category. I read the official review and sampled Commitment To Courage. I liked the author's easy-to-read writing style. Reading of the author's experience in Georgetown College reminded me of the strict, religious boarding school I once attended. The funny thing was they too monitored who attended mass every Sunday.
I did not find any errors in the pages I read and I also didn't see any areas needing improvement. It takes a lot of courage to put your life on the line to fight crime in the real world - that's something super admirable and honourable. That being said, I don't feel as though the content is for me right now, which is the reason I won't be reading the book.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 7:30 pm by ritah.
Jorge Leon Salazar

Donald Redden begins by telling about his father Edward Eugene Redden. In 1944 during the Second World War, he was a prisoner of the Germans for almost a year. In addition, he narrates about his mother a little. The first pages predominantly focus on his relationship with Ann, his studies, and his job at General Electric. Subsequently, he was called up for active duty and deploy in the Vietnam War.
The sample still does not reveal how he got out of the war and how he became an FBI agent. This absolutely makes me curious, however, it did not intrigue me enough. Based on what I read in the official review, it seems that the cases he counted are interesting. For sure, the first case would be when he rescued Charlie Shor. Nonetheless, I think I will skip this book, at least I will not take it in the near future. I found the editing appropriate as I did not observe any errors. The cover is simple but appropriate considering it is an autobiography.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 6:10 pm by Jorge Leon Salazar.
Mallory Porshnev

I enjoy memoirs, and the cover and title of this book looked like it would be a personal story that I would enjoy. The OBC review gave it a good rating and confirmed my belief. I sampled the book and didn't notice any editing errors. It seems well written. I really liked what I read so far. I can tell that it will be an interesting story about man who led an exciting and meaningful life. I will definitely give the rest of it a read.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 5:38 pm by Mallory Porshnev.
Chelsy Scherba

I enjoyed the way the author began his book telling the story about his Father’s service in World War Two. He was captured by Germans and sent away to a concentration camp. His mother got a wire saying he was missing in action, and later found out he was a prisoner they were trying to rescue. By the time she got him back, he was skin and bones. I also found the forward very interesting. A man the author rescued had been a victim of kidnapping and owes Mr. Redden his life. The review mentioned some situations the author finds himself in are quite mature. I’m not sure if I want to delve into those situations at this time, but the book is well-written and professionally edited. I saw zero errors. I don’t read a lot of books on crime, so I would not have found this book outside of the program.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 4:37 pm by Chelsy Scherba.
Samantha Gayle

The cover and title are very straightforward. You know exactly what you are getting into with this book. I don’t usually read memoirs, but the FBI aspect of this man’s life seems really exciting. The official OBC review couldn’t say enough good things about it, so I was excited to read the sample. The pace was great; I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. The beginning introduction to his family and life is done very well. I couldn’t find fault with anything and wouldn’t change a thing. It is well written and professionally edited. I will continue to read this book because this man’s life does indeed seem extraordinary.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 4:28 pm by Samantha Gayle.
Kelyn

If I had not been a member of this program, it is unlikely that the genre, title, cover, or author would have attracted me to this book. Memoirs and true crime are both genres I do not generally peruse, so I probably would never have even encountered the book. If I had, the title sounds (to me) as if the book might be religion-based, and the cover does nothing to dispel that idea. I tend to stay away from that genre as well. The author is unknown to me, so that would not have influenced my decision. The blurb spells out the content of the book clearly and rid me of the notion that the book was religion-based. As I said, however, I am not really into true crime books or memoirs, so it did little to spur my interest. There were five reviews on the Amazon site, all of which were highly positive. The review on this site was the same. Though I did not see a review on the Amazon site explicitly identified as being from this program, if I had, I would have been interested in what the reviewer had to say. The sample was interesting. Having been in the Army reserves during the Gulf War, I can easily commiserate with the fear of being called to active duty. It is especially difficult when one has a child (though his was not born yet). Just the thought of being away from one's loved ones is wrenching. In the end, I had to weigh my empathy with the author against my less-than-pleasant experiences with the genre. I'm afraid my prior experience won out in this case. I have decided not to read the book. The book seemed well-edited. I found no 'countable' errors in the sample.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 4:22 pm by Kelyn.
Odette Chace

The title didn't sell me on the book, though I always appreciate titles with alliteration. Having a portrait on the cover of a memoir is pretty standard, so that didn't stand out to me. The synopsis on Amazon made me slightly more interested in the book. I don't generally enjoy memoirs because they tend to have many boring or irrelevant chapters. However, I think this book has potential. After reading the official Online Book Club review, which gave the book a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars, I am even more optimistic about the book. I value Cecelia's opinion as I've enjoyed books she has rated highly in the past. "She is responsible for my success as I could not accomplish it alone" (loc. 40). It should be "as I could not have accomplished it alone." I usually only read the acknowledgments to check for errors, but I found it very touching that the author thanked his ex-wife that had passed away. The foreword was exceptionally well written. As I grew up in a small city about an hour north of Dayton and my father also grew up in Dayton, Gene's story was particularly impactful. Even sections of the book I usually skim through I found meaningful, so I am really excited to finish reading the book. As I only noticed one minor error in the sample I read, I believe the work was professionally edited.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 4:18 pm by Odette Chace.
Juliana_Isabella

I wouldn't have chosen this book because I don't usually enjoy nonfiction. Even though the review I read was positive, it didn't make me want to read the book because I prefer sci-fi and fantasy stories. I didn't find any errors in the first ten pages, and I was immediately impressed with the story of how the author saved Shor from a kidnapping. However, the book feels more like a textbook with the author reciting events and dates than a story that makes me feel like a part of his experiences. Because of this, I don't plan to finish the book.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 4:08 pm by Juliana_Isabella.
Ari Martinez

If I had not read the first ten pages, I would have sampled Commitment to Courage because the Official OnlineBookClub review painted a really compelling image of it. Also, the picture (of Donald, I'm guessing) on the cover is simple, but there is something appealing about it. At the moment, I am not interested in reading non-fiction books since I have already read one too many of them for this year. Therefore, I will not be buying it or reading it for now. However, I might give it a chance later on since it has genuinely sparked my attention. In the bit that I have read so far, I love that Donald talks about his father and a bit about his childhood. I find that knowing about a person's parents and upbringing makes the reader care and understand that person more. The book definitely seems professionally edited. I found no significant spelling mistakes.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 3:59 pm by Ari Martinez.
Laura Ungureanu

I had a negative opinion of this book because I don't like memoirs and everything about this book indicated one. The OBC review was informative, but it didn't influence my decision. The sample left me with a good feeling. I like that the book starts with the story of the author's father. The author uses a warm tone, while also keeping things interesting. However, I won't be reading this book because it is a memoir. It seemed professionally edited.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 3:48 pm by Laura Ungureanu.
Kirsi Cultrera

A man in the cover of this book reminded me of one of my all-time favorite TV detectives, Columbo. Finding out that the protagonist was indeed an FBI agent added some attractivity to this book. The sample pages, however, painted a picture of a very slow-pace narrative. I believe knowing about the early years of the author is necessary, but I did not find the way they were described particularly interesting. I was expecting to get right into the point and start reading about the working years of an FBI agent since these were the details used in the marketing of this book. I reckon this wasn’t the author’s mistake. After all, the book seems professionally written and edited. Even the official OnlineBookClub review indicates that it will get interesting enough. My suggestion would be to slightly redirect the way this book is introduced to the big audience. As for me, I might get back to this book later. For the moment, I just happily recommend it to other friends of memoirs.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 3:02 pm by Kirsi Cultrera.
AnnOgochukwu

On a normal day, I most probably wouldn't have picked up this book because I enjoy fictional works better. However, the title, cover page, and OBC review of this book were intriguing. Having read the first ten pages (and a little more), I'd definitely love to complete this book and follow the author as he recounts his story. I liked the simple diction used in this book as well as the chronological order in which the author told his story. I was particularly captivated by his deployment story (wartime stories have always interested me)
and I regret that the free sample had to end so soon. I found no errors, so I believe this work was professionally edited. This book promises to be a worthwhile read.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 2:59 pm by AnnOgochukwu.
Mary WhiteFace

Without the first ten program I would not have wanted to read a memoir of an FBI agent. Reading the first ten pages did not change my mind. The book seemed to be professionally edited. I have no suggestions for improvements. The part I liked best was when the author's father returned home from Germany in 1945 after having spent almost a year as a POW. I could imagine the joy felt by the family when he returned home. It was understandable that his father was upset when Donald enrolled in the National Guard years later. The OnlineBookClub review did not influence my decision. I don't usually enjoy memoirs, so I will not be reading the whole book.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 2:30 pm by Mary WhiteFace.
Brenda Creech

I would not have checked this book out based on the title and cover. After reading the official review, I was somewhat intrigued, but still was not convinced I would read the rest of the book. After reading the first ten pages, I don't believe I could generate enough interest to read the book in its entirety. I did not find anything that needs improving within the first ten pages, and only a couple of errors. For instance, at Kindle location 129, there is this sentence: "For example, religion class was required to graduate, and attending chapel two days each week..." No comma is needed after 'graduate.' I liked the initial stories about the author's father as a prisoner of war and the author's deployment to Viet Nam. Still, I don't care for books about the military. From experience, I can't stay interested in books about crime either. I am sure those who love true stories about FBI agents and the type of cases they have will enjoy this book. However, this one is not for me, so that I won't be reading the rest of this book.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 2:10 pm by Brenda Creech.
LinaJan

The combination of the cover picture and the title of ‘Commitment to Courage’ by Donald L. Redden had no trouble catching my attention. Whilst, initially, I was put off by the protagonist’s – or author’s – references to church, upon reading the official onlinebookclub.org review, I felt that this might just be something I would greatly enjoy. Memoirs are not the genre that I usually pick, but I cannot resist the pull of the true-crime stories coming from ‘the inside.’ Having also had the opportunity to sample ‘Commitment to Courage,’ I learned that the author is indeed a great storyteller. Even when he tells the reader the most mundane and trivial things, he keeps the reader engrossed with his simple, ‘to the point,’ and humble writing. I admire the author’s matter-of-factly tone when telling about his struggles in preparing to deploy for Vietnam as well as his time there. It is so refreshing that someone writes how it is rather than presenting the whole thing as a ‘walk in a park’ or ‘we were proud to serve our country no matter what.’ But the thing that I was pleased the most about that religious theme does not seem to feature much, which means that I will be able to enjoy this memoir without having to ‘let it go over my head.’ The book also seems to be professionally proofread, which I see as the author’s respect towards his readership.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 12:29 pm by LinaJan.
Sarah_Khan

The cover and title of this book are average. I would not have sampled this without the First Ten program because I do not read memoirs. The first few pages are professionally edited. Ann's hesitance at having the baby is all too understandable. The OBC review was positive. Overall, the review and free sample were still unable to pique my interest. Therefore, I do not intend to read the rest. I do not have any suggestions for the author.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 12:27 pm by Sarah_Khan.
Twylla

I would buy and read this book based on the Online Book Club review. I was disappointed that the excerpt from Amazon didn't get into the FBI experience, but based on the review, I am definitely putting this book on my list of books to read. The writing is very engaging, and the story is interesting. It is funny how a person's life can turn on a dime and take a whole different direction based on a few decisions.
I have no ideas for improving the book.
Based on the text I read, this book is well written and it seems to be professionally edited. I didn't find any 'errors' in the text that I read. However at loc 149 “made $60 dollars a week.” $ and dollars is redundant.
The official online book club review was very well written and the analysis in the review is very good.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 10:53 am by Twylla.
AntonelaMaria

The fact that this book starts with the author describing his kidnapping is an effective way to catch readers' attention. I like to read the memoirs, especially about ordinary people and their jobs and who it affects their personal life. This book sounds interesting. However, I am not curious enough to buy it and read it right now. I have many books that I want to get to, and this one is not appealing enough for me to drop everything and read it right now. I didn't notice any grammatical errors, nor would I improve anything about this book. This book has an Offical OnlineBookClub review, which was very helpful, but not enough to make me pick up this book.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 10:01 am by AntonelaMaria.
María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda

I don't care much for the cover of the book, but I was attracted by the blurb. I love true crime stories and I thought maybe this was an opportunity to get an inside scoop. The book has great ratings so I would have bought it based on my first impression.
What I liked the most about the first ten pages are the things left unsaid. I know this sounds strange but sometimes what the author leaves to the imagination is just as important as what he puts on the page. For example, the author recalls the story of his father's misfortune in Germany through the telegrams his mom received, letting me imagine Virginia's anguish instead of saturating the reader with unnecessary descriptions. And he kept the telegrams! Wow! I also love how thought-provoking the Foreword is: indeed, as Mr. Shor says -and I paraphrase- if we all were willing to do the right thing, even unassumingly, the world would be a better place.
I didn't find editing mistakes and I would only suggest improving the cover. The book has an official review that did heighten my enthusiasm for this memoir.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 9:49 am by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda.
Theresa Moffitt

After reading the first ten pages of this book, I think this will be a fascinating book to read. The first ten pages begin with a description of the author’s father being a prisoner of war and how that impacted his life. He became an FBI agent and had experiences with kidnappings and shootings. There is a powerful Forward to the book by Charlie Shor who describes how the author saved his life when he was kidnapped. The Online Book Club review of this book was very complimentary. It gave the book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars and said that it would appeal to fans of true crime. I enjoy reading true crime novels, so this appealed to me. I haven’t read a customer review of this book. I like the title of this book and the cover is a photo of the author, so the cover of the book tells me a lot about the book and I would have picked the book up based on the cover alone for that reason. I didn’t see any errors in the first ten pages, so I believe the book was professionally edited. I also didn’t see any area that the author could improve upon. This book seems interesting to me and I would like to finish reading it.
First Ten review added on October 4, 2020, at 9:36 am by Theresa Moffitt.
Total ~ 42%
Commitment to Courage earned a score of 42%.
In other words, out of the top-level reviewers who read at least the first 10 pages of this book, 42% plan to read the whole book.
IMPORTANT: Any score over 10% is considered very good. And any score above 0% is acceptable.
Over a million books are published each year. Any given person could not even read .0001% of the books out there. This means readers have to be very selective. Even taking the time to look over reviews and blurbs, let alone read samples, is more time than most readers can afford for most books. The First Ten is a powerful focus group that addresses those issues. It creates a helpful tool for authors, publishers, and other readers.
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