Joel Russell:  

Author of Angels under Fire, Escaping Death's Sting, and Book of Joel, Book II. Mary Stanhope said... My Review ¿ Mary Stanhope 5 Stars Escaping Death¿s Sting By Joel Lee Russell This is a story about Joel Lee Russell, yes, he was a Vietnam Vet, but, he was also a brother, a husband, a protector, a server, a friend, and a Marine. What I liked about it is he starts at the beginning so you can see where he came from how he was looking at things and the normal mischief any boy can get into growing up. Ok, so maybe not everyone has that many in a family. What was lacked in money was shown in love and caring and sharing and you can see that throughout his story. Between the War, the changing country sides and times it was definitely a challenge for him and people around him during a time when a lot was not recognized. When soldiers had returns the fights to regain normalcy in their lives was anything but easy and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was not so easily diagnosed, as it is today. Joel has lived and you can see that in this book. Its obvious Joel is a survivor and wanted and needed to tell his story and for that you should read this book titled ¿Escaping Death¿s Sting¿ because it really is a good story by Joel Lee Russell. This is a rainy day, hot chocolate, fireside read. Posted October 14, 2009 08:38 AM | Reply to this comment ________________________________________ Louise Kennedy said... "Escaping Death's Sting" A Combat Marine's Life Story by Joel Russell (4.5 Stars) is a well written true story of a boy who grows up in the late 1940's in Columbus, Ohio with a family that has 10 boys and 2 girls. Joel grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and was a member of the 5th Street Gang. He tells of his trials and tributations he experienced as he grew into a man in a humorous and also a serious manner. His adventures as a child hold your attention as well as the experiences he has growing up and eventually becoming a Marine and is stationed in Viet Nam. He is very graphic in his rendition of his life and at times is something that is hard to read. ...Expand for more