Nonfiction – History
Released September, 1983
500 Pages
Bottom Line: Read it.
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Plot Summary of On Wings of Eagles:
The true story of Ross Perot’s, President of EDS at the time, rescue of two of his top Executives who had been jailed in an unstable, 1970′s Iran.
My Thoughts on On Wings of Eagles:
Though completely true, On Wings of Eagles is so exciting it feels like a fictional thriller. I loved that Perot and Col. Bull Simmons (ex-Green Beret who was tasked with training Perot’s private “rescue team”) are throwbacks that will bravely risk everything to do what is right.
It’s also interesting to think about the ramifications of something like this happening today – a private citizen defying the U.S. government, taking matters into his own hands, and basically creating an international incident.
On Wings of Eagles will make those of you familiar with Perot only from his run for the presidency see him in a whole new light.
It’s on my Books for Guys List.
I like Ken Folllet’s books, and having not heard of this one will go see if I can get it on Kindle.
It’s a really old one (but a great one!)…I think maybe the only nonfiction he’s written? Thanks for stopping by!
Just reading and it is basically a puff piece for Ross Perot. Makes me wonder how much Perot paid Follet to write this story.