Give Me Tomorrow

The Korean War’s Greatest Untold Story - The Epic Stand of the Marines of George Company

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Give Me Tomorrow

Written by: Patrick K. O’Donnell

Narrated by: Lloyd James

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“If I were God, what would you want for Christmas?” With a thousand-yard stare, a haggard and bloodied marine looked incredulously at the war correspondent who asked him this question. In an answer that took “almost forever,” the marine responded, “Give me tomorrow.”

After nearly four months of continuous and bloody combat in Korea, such a wish seemed impossible. For many of the men of George Company, or “Bloody George” - one of the Forgotten War’s most decorated yet unrecognized companies - this would be their last day.

This is the epic story of George Company, Spartans for the modern age. After storming ashore at Inchon and fighting house-to-house in Seoul, America’s last reserve unit found itself on the frozen tundra of the Chosin Reservoir facing an entire division of Chinese troops. Little did this small band of men - green troops who had been rushed through training to bring fresh forces to the war - know they would soon be saviors. This is their story, and it will never again be forgotten.

Patrick K. O’DonnellLloyd JamesBlackstone Audio, Inc.

Military

Wars & Conflicts

War

Korean War

China

Imperial Japan

Korean War Fiction

Military Wars & Conflicts War Korean War China Imperial Japan Korean War Fiction

What the critics say

“O’Donnell’s storytelling is superb…Each page resonates with authenticity.” (Col. Dick Camp (ret.), author of Operation Phantom Fury)

“George Company’s performance at Chosin Reservoir practically defines heroism. O’Donnell brings it to vivid life.” ( Kirkus Reviews)

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This collection of reminiscences from George Company Marines fighting in Korea in the 1950s - particularly at the horrific Chosin Reservoir conflict - is far more explicitly violent than other Patrick K. O'Donnell books that I have read. It has his same signature authenticity, dedication to realism, and mind's-eye vivid immersion into the action - but this one includes some chilling/almost nauseating imagery (sights, sounds, and even smells) that make the book a hard, visceral read.

As to presentation: reader Lloyd James could have been quite a bit more emotive - but I found his diction/timbre/cadence unimpeachable and his voice-acting capable. Overall, this is an "average" performance. Blackstone Audio Inc. cast the project "adequately" (not poorly, mind you - it's just that they could have gotten similar effectiveness from any SAG-AFTRA narrator in their stable).

Altogether, 'Give Me Tomorrow' merits 7 stars out of 10. If you can find it on the 'Plus' menu, it's a reasonable way to spend a couple of quiet afternoons.. but if they ask for a Credit, spend it on something else (O'Donnell's other books - e.g. 'Dog Company' - are better than this one if you're looking for something immersive from that author)