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    Take a Rifle From a Dead Man

    By Larry Matthews

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    A mesmerizing work of fiction based on the true life story of one of America's Unsung Heroes...spy, secret agent, soldier, hero...the father of the author.

    This is a novel about one man’s extraordinary life. It is based on real events. Certain scenes, characters and dialogue were created by the author.
    I Sang Dixie Words and music by Dwight Yoakum
    I sang 'Dixie' as he died The people just walked on by as I cried The bottle had robbed him, all his rebel prides I sang 'Dixie' as he died He said, "Way down yonder in the land of cotton Old times there ain't near as rotten as they are On this damned old L.A. street" Then he drew a dying breath Laid his head against my chest Please Lord, take his soul back home to Dixie sang 'Dixie' as he died People just walked on by, as I cried The bottle had robbed him, all his rebel prides I sang 'Dixie' as he died He said, "Listen to me, son, while you still can Run back home to that Southern land Don't you see what life here has done to me?"Then he closed those old blue eyes And fell limp against my side No more pain, and now he's safe back home in Dixie sang 'Dixie' as he died People just walked on by, as I cried The bottle had robbed him of all his rebel prides I sang 'Dixie' as he died - sang 'Dixie' as he died.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW & B Publishers
    Release dateMay 30, 2015
    ISBN9781310772948
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    Take a Rifle From a Dead Man
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    Larry Matthews

    Larry Matthews, is presently a motivational speaker and business instructor. Larry earned his undergraduate degree from New Jersey City University with a major in Business Administration and a specialization in Accounting. Larry continues to search for truth over the many illusions which this world so readily puts forth. And as a result of this quest, Larry wrote this second edition of the Power of the Gift. In this edition, Larry Fine Tunes the universal truths expressed in the first edition. For those who read the first edition, reading this second edition, takes a deeper look into the Power of human potential and the ability we all have to succeed at whatever we set our minds to do.

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      Larry Matthew's once again shows his versatility as a writer in this gripping an emotional tale about the true cost of war. The emotional toll our wars exact on a soldier and his family. He takes us on a very colorful journey through the life of one very special American soldier and patriot, his father. In Take A Rifle From A Dead Man, Matthew's weaves a rich tale about his fathers meager beginnings in rural Alabama, to life as a cowboy, a bouncer, then soldier. His fathers mastery in combat and weapons ultimately leads him into a career in military intelligence. Matthew's skillfully walks us through World War 11, Korea, the cold war, and finally Vietnam, giving us a unique glimpse, that few see, let alone experience.I fittingly finished this book on Memorial Day, realizing the freedoms we enjoy in this country came at a terrible price. I highly recommend this book to everyone, and especially those who have served in our country's military.After reading this book, I am thankful that I never had to say to my child "Son, do you know what it's like to take a rifle from a dead man"? Thanks Mr Matthew's for what I am sure was a very difficult story to write, and for your dedication in following in your father's footsteps.