Official Review: Private Lucky

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For capturing such a real-life even during Nazi's Horror reign in Holland is somewhat commendable. And for Hanks means of lying to nailed job interviewed, we human need to survive one way or the other. Though morality is preferred. Thanks for the review.
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I'm not a fan of memoirs or war-related books, but I somehow really like the sound of this book. Good job on the review!
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It's amazing that you had a military life. You probably could relate a lot more to Hank. In this world, I believe that you have to do whatever you have to do to survive. For Hank he had to lie to get a job.
But the path I’ve chosen has always been the right one, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. :)
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This seems to be an amazing book. Hank's story is sounds like a book I won't mind reading over and over again. Kudos on the review, I loved it too.
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A peek insight the time when Germany occupied Holland sounds an interesting topic. Hank Gillebaard seems that he lived an adventurous life filled with intriguing stories. Lovely review! Thank you!
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As interesting as Hank's time in Holland during WWII sounds, especially since my grandfather was a little kid in Holland during WWII also, I'm actually more intrigued by his time in America afterward. Hank definitely seemed to have made the best of what he had once he got here (I especially love his trick with the Dutch diploma), and that sounds inspiring. Thank you for the helpful review.
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Hank seems like a highly ambitious person. I think I'll learn a lot from his story.
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I like reading about incredible lives. So, it is a book for me. Great review!
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I dont read memoirs, but I can definitely admire Hanks personally to never give up. He took a risk to come to america, but he found a way to persevere and I love that. Congratulations on BOTD.
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I am glad the author achieved his dream and became a pilot after surviving the Nazi occupation of Holland during World War II. Fans of inspirational stories will enjoy this one, but I am not the target audience as I do not read memoirs. However, I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the detailed review!
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I have an aversion to the memoir genre, but I think I can enjoy reading this book because I like reading stories about World War II. This is an excellent review.
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