Danger Close

My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan

By: Amber Smith

Narrated by: Rachel Fulginiti

Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Amber Smith flew into enemy fire in some of the most dangerous combat zones in the world. One of only a few women to fly the Kiowa Warrior helicopter, Smith rose to pilot in command and air mission commander in the premier Kiowa unit in the army, repeatedly flying into harm's way during her 2005 and 2008 deployments with the 101st Airborne Division, the Screaming Eagles. Smith takes you into the heat of battle, enabling listeners to feel, hear, and smell the experience of serving as a combat pilot in high-intensity warfare. She learned to perform under pressure and persevere under extreme duress - both in action against an implacable enemy and within the elite boys' club of army aviation.

©2016 Amber Smith (P)2016 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Outstanding

With so many other books out about war already available written by men I found this book very interesting. It was interesting to read what women go through while on deployments, something much of use probably don't even think about.

Compelling

What a great story of a brave woman and her experience as a chopper pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank you for your service.

Great listen!

I loved listening to it. It was hard to put down.. Get my interest from the beginning to the very end almost wished it wouldn't end

interesting account.

pretty good history. Sad about the crash investigation. Some things never change. Predict lives on.

Chapstick and sand as my exfoliator"

A unique perspective of a woman in war.
The differences with fellow male pilots.
And the similarities of combat. regardless of the pilots gender.
Personable and inciteful.
A good 'read'.

even non-aviators can enjoy this book.

It brought back many memories for me. I think the suck and pride will. come across for most. Thank you Amber!

A well told story

A glimpse into what 58D life was like in and out of combat without any fluff

Exciting story of a combat helicopter pilot

A good listen! Exciting to hear her story and you can hear her love of aviation, and service for the soldiers she watched over.

Real tear jerking stuff

This book was better than I expected. It not only exposed me to the reality of war through the eyes of a pilot but also acknowledged the unique challenges that women face in the service. As someone who does not like to let herself cry I was tearing up almost every chapter in this book, but that might be because it hits close to home.

Enjoyable

I enjoyed this book so much I have read it on more than a few occasions.