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On Wings of Eagles: The Inspiring True Story of One Man's Patriotic Spirit--and His Heroic Mission to Save His Countrymen Mass Market Paperback – Sept. 3 1984

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#1 bestselling author Ken Follett tells the inspiring true story of the Middle East hostage crisis that began in 1978, and of the unconventional means one American used to save his countrymen. . . .

When two of his employees were held hostage in a heavily guarded prison fortress in Iran, one man took matters into his own hands: businessman H. Ross Perot. His team consisted of a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of his corporation, handpicked and trained by a retired Green Beret officer. To free the imprisoned Americans, they would face incalculable odds on a mission that only true heroes would have dared. . . .

Look out for Ken's newest book, A Column of Fire, available now.

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480 pages
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English
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Penguin Books
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Sept. 3 1984
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10.8 x 3.33 x 17.63 cm
ISBN-10

9780451163530
ISBN-13

978-0451163530
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He did just one thing superbly well: pick the right man, give him the resources, motivate him, then leave him alone to do the job.
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You never got the chance to be lucky unless you took risks. All his life Perot had taken risks.
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Another of his father’s principles had been: take care of the people who work for you.
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"A superb edge-of-the-seat true story." —USA Today

"Ken Follett has combined the best of his journalistic skills and his flair for crackling fiction into a nonfiction work that's sure to be read. . . . This is one time when the mad dogs of the world were soundly defeated by the indomitable Yankee spirit and derring-do. . . . On Wings of Eagles soars." —The Kansas City Star

"Superb. . . . Ken Follett's fans may be reluctant to see him return to fiction." —The New York Times Book Review

"A remarkable adventure." —Los Angeles Times

"Follett at his most spellbinding." —Boston Herald

"A gripping thriller." —Newsday

"An extraordinary story . . . gripping." —Business Week

"Impressive suspense and excitement." —Publishers Weekly

"A first-rate bestseller . . . stirring, provocative, as meticulously detailed and as thrilling as Follett's fictional creations." —The Houston Post

"Excellent. . . . Fifteen American executives led by a feisty ex-Army colonel on a hair-raising mission. . . . No Hollywood scriptwriter could match this adventure." —The Cincinnati Enquirer

"Rich in atmosphere, character, and dialogue. . . . Follett is a pro's pro. . . . If this is not a major motion picture, somebody should kick Hollywood back to life." —New York Daily News

About the Author

Ken Follett is one of the world’s best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. Follett’s first bestseller was Eye of the Needle, a spy story set in the Second World War.

In 1989 The Pillars of the Earth was published, and has since become the author’s most successful novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah’s Book Club pick.

Its sequels, World Without End and A Column of Fire, proved equally popular, and the Kingsbridge series has sold 38 million copies worldwide.

Follett lives in Hertfordshire, England, with his wife Barbara. Between them they have five children, six grandchildren, and three Labradors.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0451163532
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; Reissue edition (Sept. 3 1984)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780451163530
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451163530
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 458 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.8 x 3.33 x 17.63 cm

Best Sellers Rank: #745,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #3,389 in Political History & Theory (Books)
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Ken Follett was only twenty-seven when he wrote the award-winning EYE OF THE NEEDLE, which became an international bestseller. His celebrated PILLARS OF THE EARTH was voted into the top 100 of Britain's best-loved books in the BBC's the Big Read and the sequel, WORLD WITHOUT END, was published to critical acclaim. He lives with his family in London and Hertfordshire.

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David

A great read!

Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2023

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Even though this story is 40 years old, it is still exciting to read. The fact that the story is true just makes it all the more compelling. Ken Follett is a terrific author (read everything he has written) and makes this story real and tactile and engaging. Buy now!

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Ed

Ken Follett à son meilleur pour cette histoire véridique

Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2016

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J'aime ken follett à cause de la précision de ses descriptions sans perdre l'intérêt du roman. Je connaissais cette histoire dans ses grande lignes. Cela paraissait une mission relativement facile dans ce résumé. Mais dans ce livre de Ken Follett c'est une série de rebondissements infernale. J'en étais essouflé mais attentif à l'issue finale. Très bon roman mais qui demande de l'attention jusqu'au bout.

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desneiges

A real thriller.but extremely well written

Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2013

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this author is so very remarkable. I am always amazed at all his turn s and twists, but this story is true. I remember following it on CNN, what little they did say because of th secrecy involved. It was a real pleasure to read what actually happened. Ken Follett is a master of the spy novel and if you did not read it yet, I highly recomend it. DMCarriere

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kireviewer

Sometimes truth is not as exciting as fiction

Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2003

This is an absolutely true story of how some people working for Ross Perot at EDS were imprisoned in Iran and how the escaped. But, you know, sometimes true stories are not as interesting or suspenseful as fiction.
The introduction of the characters and the build up of the story are very well done. It is just that the escape was anticlimatic and not very exciting.
Other reveiwers make it sound like Ross Perot was a super hero, doing the impossible to rescue his workers. On Perot's side, he was very concerned for his people and took actions to try to help them. But, he wasn't involved in the actual rescue. He hired mercanaries to do the actual work.
It turns out that there was really no rescue. The captives escaped the prison on their own. The only thing the mercenaries supplied was transporation to the border. It made it easier for the people to get out of Iran, but they probably could have done it on their own.
This book would have been more interesting if it concentrated even more on the captives and gave less attention to Perot and the mercenaries. In that way, there would have been a lot more suspense and the ending would have had a better pay off.
This is not a bad book. The development of the characters is very good. And there is some tension when the captives are sent to prison. It's just there is no big action filled pay off in the end.

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ted wallace

Fascinating.

Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2021

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What an entertaining way to look at the history of the second WW

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Big Lou

A true, interesting story

Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2016

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Knowing that this is a true story makes it even more interesting and amazing. Nicely written. Certainly worth the read.

Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2021

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So interesting and riveting. A real good read.

Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2019

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Very interesting.

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Angie B

True Story Told Brilliantly

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2023

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This true story although fictionalized is very compelling and reveals the bravery of a group of people determined to free their friends and colleagues and the comradeship throughout the ordeal. I was riveted by the storytelling and found myself holding my breath as they engaged with hostile forces throughout their experiences. Ken Follett is a brilliant storyteller and I find it hard to put his books down. Highly recommend.

michelle

An entertaining read, well written and true!

Reviewed in Italy on December 17, 2022

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this book is as all of KF's books very well written and gripping. The story is true which is unbelievable, a great read

Jacobus L.

Awesome book

Reviewed in Germany on May 6, 2021

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This book is awesome. One of the great American heroes, Ross Perot, tells his story to Ken Follett who then writes it down for us, the reader. Suspense guaranteed in this true story (with pictures of the actual events). What a guy and what a story!

Julienne Frixione Swagemakers

Based on a true story

Reviewed in France on November 2, 2020

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Excellent narrated by Ken Follet. His ability to take you back in time is a pleasant and entertaining.
"The pillars of the earth" is my overall favorite from this writer and I enjoy very much his style in writing

Avi

Great Read!

Reviewed in India on July 4, 2019

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A super thriller. Very fast paced and interesting.

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