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TIME WELL WASTED | 
 enlarge | Authors: David Haines, Anthony Ciccone
Publisher: Kendall Publication
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 716924
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 228
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 0981847803
EAN: 9780981847801
ASIN: 0981847803
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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Product Description
In the autumn of 1992, while away on a training mission, the men of 1st Platoon, 10th MP Company learned that they were first in line to be deployed to Somalia, Africa as a part of Operation Restore Hope. Before there ever was a Blackhawk Down, there was Time Well Wasted: The Story of 1st Platoon, 10th MP Company in Somalia, a nonfiction account of the lives of the men in 1st Platoon, on the ground in Somalia. Strung out and worn down from multiple deployments, the men of 1st Platoon find themselves shipping out for a real world mission. Violently thrust into a theater of operations, thousands of miles from home, after driving out of the back of a low flying troop transport, the platoon quickly discovers it is business as usual, left to fend for themselves in a country without hope, and on a mission without a purpose. They are forced to adapt to substandard living conditions, contending with disease, khat addicted and heavily armed militiamen, stone throwing children, African wildlife and in the end their own chain of command. The authors of this work have a combined total of almost thirty years of service in the United States Army to include tours of duty in Korea, Egypt, Honduras and various other duty assignments in the Continental United States.
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A Great Read September 28, 2008
Time Well Wasted is a great read. Having known the author for over 18 years, having completed basic training and advanced school with him, and knowing I thought he would never aspire to reading, much less writing a book, I am impressed by him and all the collaborators in this binding tale.
As the truth is always better than fiction it can be taken as a most accurate betrayal of the events surrounding their endeavors.
Although not as prolific as our writing team, I will say I enjoyed reading this book in the way the story is told and the thoughts expressed with the story line. What is going through a soldiers mind in combat is an interesting concept, but David Haines has brought you the first person concept.
Military members will be able to relate in person and non-military will be able to realize more goes on than what you might read in the paper or see on the news.
I would recommend this book to any young person who might wish to pursue a career in the military or even to those who might think of joining the reserve. His honest approach to how the military works and what is thought by its members is more than responsible writing, but is a great indication of what you might have to expect.
A Time WELL Spent August 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You will find your time well spent reading this book. Whether you served in the United States Military or not, you can't help but feel compassion for these soldiers. This book displays a true account of the men from the 10th Mountain Division. It will make you laugh out loud at times and may leave you in disbelief at some of the horrible accounts that our soldiers were subject to. I left this book feeling as if the author has made an important contribution to our U.S. military history for future generations.
Awesome Read! July 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Time Well Wasted: The Story of 1st Platoon, 10th MP Co. in Somalia by D.S. Haines and Anthony Ciccone, Featuring the Journal of LT James E. Worthington
"...That could actually summarize the entire Somalia operation--just a little throw up in the back of your throat and a taste that wouldn't ever go away." - Tony Ciccone
Time Well Wasted is the story told from D.S. Haines and Anthony Ciccone's recollected memories of their four month tour in Somalia. There were 21 men in the 10th MP Co. and each man contributed something special to this book. Whether it be a memory, an act of bravery, or a hilarious prank; Haines and Ciccone make sure to include the "real life" of the men in their platoon. With the help of the LT's journal entries, vivid details, and honest raw truth, Time Well Wasted is the best military book to come across my reviewing desk.
While there are unbelievable pranks, games and actions all throughout this book that will make you laugh uncontrollably, it is very real. Getting shot at any time of the day, pummeled with rocks by Somalian kids, unhealthy eating and hygiene habits, and the very real possibility that each day could be your last. I can not forget to mention LT James E. Worthington's journal entries, they were most of the time short sweet and to the point, but brought a whole new outlook to the reality of this mission.
While Haines starts out joking as a young man, his transformation throughout this four month stay in Africa shows him progressing into a soldier, and at the end, an adult breaking speeding laws to make it home to have a couple of beers with his friends.
Haines and every man from the 1st Platoon, 10th MP Co. made it home alive with various stories to tell. I am beyond grateful that Mr. Haines, Mr. Ciccone, LT. James E. Worthington and every man mentioned or not, in Time Well Wasted, who served and put their lives on the line for their country. Soldiers, Marines and all other parts of the military do not get to always tell or show the realities of what is going on in war, but if each and every man or woman were to write a book such as these guys did, I guarantee they will be bought by those that truly do want to know the behind the scenes, and by those that have family in the Service, whatever branch it may be.
Time Well Wasted, is not a waste at all to read. It was enjoyable, graphic, laugh out loud hilarious and serious all at the same time. Everyone should read this book if they are at all interested in the Military. While the platoon had some down time and made the best out of it, they were all business when put in the line of duty. This is an explosive read, in more ways than one. Time Well Wasted will be shown on the big screen one day; of that I am sure. 5 Stars
Reviewed for Kendall Publication by Crystal Adkins-- KP reviewer
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