Shifty's War: The Authorized Biography of Sergeant Darrell "Shifty" Powers, the Legendary Shar pshooter from the Band of Brothers

The author writes Sgt Powers' story as though Shifty was telling the tale in the first person -- he captured the essence of the way Shifty spoke, as he explains in the introduction. That and the vivid way the author portrays the events in the life of this extraordinary soldier and gentleman made it an exceptional read. I needed to keep some tissues handy because reading it was an emotional experience. If you have ever watched the "Band of Brothers" miniseries on HBO, or read Stephen Ambrose's book on which the HBO program was based, you MUST read this book!

I just finished reading Marcus Brotherton's book "Shifty's War." The book tells the story of Sergeant Darrell "Shifty" Powers who was the legendary sharpshooter for Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.I sent the following note to Marcus via his Facebook page. Thought I'd share it with you as it tells you why you need to go out buy this book and have a "sitdown" with Shifty and let him tell you his story.To Marcus Brotherton I wrote:Marcus, I just finished reading "Shifty's War." Marvelous job on your part.I have been home the past few days both recovering from sinus surgery and fighting off bronchitis that decided to pay me a visit. I happy to say the recovery is going well and I have the bronchitis on the run.On Thursday after I decided to start reading your book. I read half of it in one setting. It flowed very smoothly and was as if I was sitting next to Shifty hearing him tell his story. Very well done.I did not get a chance to read many pages of the book on Friday as I had a follow up appointment with ENT specialist and was feeling under the weather from bronchitis. I also did not get to read it this past Saturday.I woke today and after having breakfast, I decided it was time to continue the journey through Shifty's life as you brilliantly assembled it in his words on paper. Once again, I could not put the book down.As I read the book, I heard myself chuckle at times. I also found myself glued to every word. What an awesome story about a Great Man and Hero.I must admit that I got teary eyed as I chapter of the book in which Shifty described his illness and the loss of his unborn great grandson. As I read the last sentence on page 254, I noticed tears streaming down my cheeks. And yes, the legacy of of Shifty Powers continues.I want to thank you for writing this WONDERFUL book and telling Shifty's story. I encourage to write other books about the remaining members of Easy Company. Only you can tell their stories through words in the way their stories deserve to be told.God bless you and thank you again for such a wonderful book.[ASIN:B004XFZ8VE Shifty's War: The Authorized Biography of Sergeant Darrell "Shifty" Powers, the Legendary Sharpshooter from the Band of Brothers]

There are just some people in this world that you want to meet in person and feel diminished if you do not have the chance to do so. Darrell "Shifty" Powers was one of those individuals. Sadly for those of us who never had that honor, it is no longer possible. Marcus Brotherton has made possible the next best thing in this magnificent biography. From start to finish, this book opens your home to Shifty and he fills it with the pleasure of his company. Mr. Brotherton has created a remarkable chronicle of the history of Shifty's life from his humble beginnings to the sunset days with his beloved family. The accounting of his years in WWII will evoke laughter, horror & a sadness all woven together in the cadence of Shifty's unmistakable manner of speaking. Written in the first person, the author has crafted a work where Shifty's gentle voice speaks out to you from the pages. Brotherton's other books relating to the heroic men known as the "Band of Brothers", E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne, have given us a rich tapestry of these incomparable young men's lives beyond the historical accounting of battles fought so long ago. "Shifty's War" is no exception and is a treasured possession in our home. It will be read many times. I wish it could be added to the list of mandatory reading in the high schools across the United States. Our children should know of this man & the legacy he left of what a man should be both in wartime & peace time. I cannot recommend this book more highly. 5 Stars to Marcus Brotherton for giving us "Shifty's War" and for doing so much to make these men from the "Greatest Generation" live forever through the printed word. We Who Are Alive and Remain: Untold Stories from the Band of Brothers

I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading Band of Brothers WW2 accounts

Mais uma biografia daqueles que fizeram parte da "Easy Company". Para quem assistiu a série Band of Brothers, recomendo. Uma excelente oportunidade para conhecer um pouco mais de um de seus "heróis". Recomendo.

...I have read this several times, will probably read it again in the near future......Shifty`s life with all its ups and downs...

Excellent amazing read

Dopo aver letto tutti i memoriali scritti dai membri della Easy Company mi sono imbattuto in questo romanzo. Shifty's War è la biografia del miglior tiratore della compagnia; è una storia scorrevole (parte dalla fanciullezza fino alla vecchiaia) a tratti divertente ma che fa riflettere soprattutto nel finale ovvero la parte più commovente.A differenza degli altri memoriali quest'ultimo non è stato scritto dal veterano ma da un autore che in base ad alcune testimonianze prese si immedesima in lui e cerca di narrarci la sua vita come se fosse veramente Shifty a raccontarcela; proprio per questo motivo alcune parti sono molto ripetitive e non aggiungono molto alla storia dell'uomo o dell'Easy Company. E' un peccato che non abbia potuto scrivere lui stesso un memoriale; nonostante tutto resta un racconto piacevole ed interessante.