We read, watch movies and pretend to be super heroes, but we
are looking for heroes in the wrong place.
Legend is a novel about a real person, fact based story and the moral
and ethics we all hope our children learn.
I have read several of the author’s books and I am pleased to see he did
a masterful job at capturing the real Roy Benavidez story. The book provides Roy’s childhood, losing both
parents and being raised by other family members. A t a very early age he learns about helping
others and the family values that would guide him the rest of his life. While his career in the military had, many difficulties
he would always strive to fulfill his dream about being in the Special Forces. After a serious injury that would have left
most people mentally and physically disabled Roy kept going. He overcame many physically limitations and is
accepted as a Green Beret. After being
station in Vietnam he finds out a mission has gone bad and they need help
extracting the men. Roy volunteers to help.
His efforts are inspiring and altruistic. This proves we have real heroes around us. We need to read more about this type of hero and
less about a guy in a cape wearing leotards. If you enjoy history, this book will
captivate you.
I received a free copy of this book from WaterBrook Multnomah in
exchange for my honest review of the book.
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