Bridge of Stones
Alan Taylor
In the simmering heat of August 1967, a kaleidoscopic minivan carrying a band of hippies – adorned with long hair, beards, beads, sandals, and granny dresses – pulls up at the gates of Ft. Gordon, Augusta, GA, then the heartland of the Military Police. Their mission is unconventional: to instruct the 25th Infantry Division, 60th Mine Scout Dog Platoon in harnessing the keen senses of dogs to detect landmines, trip wires, and hidden tunnels.
The air crackles with animosity as two worlds collide: the free-spirited and the regimented. Yet amidst the discord, Charlie Fasanaro, a young man with wisdom flowing through his veins, recognizes the crucial necessity of forging a bridge across the chasm of enmity that separates them. Their common cause is as clear as it is noble: saving lives in a theatre of war. Unbeknownst to Charlie, he is on the precipice of a spiritual catharsis that will redefine his very essence.
Volunteering to journey to the harsh landscapes of Vietnam alongside the 60th, Charlie is plunged into the visceral cruelties of war. Amidst the chaos, he witnesses acts of heroism and self-sacrifice that cast a new light on the soldiers he stands beside; a nobility and honor scarcely seen amidst the peace-loving circles of his civilian life. This revelation propels Charlie into a tumultuous voyage of self-discovery, as he grapples with his identity amidst a whirlwind of contrasting ideologies.
Bridge of Stones navigates through the turbulent waters of a time where ideologies clashed and the essence of humanity was put to the test. As Charlie endeavors to find his footing on the battlefield of conflicting beliefs, readers are ushered through a rich narrative that explores the profound essence of camaraderie, the unyielding spirit of sacrifice, and the indelible marks etched upon souls in times of war and peace.
Duration - 8h 30m.
Author - Alan Taylor.
Narrator - James M Flory.
Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Description:
In the simmering heat of August 1967, a kaleidoscopic minivan carrying a band of hippies – adorned with long hair, beards, beads, sandals, and granny dresses – pulls up at the gates of Ft. Gordon, Augusta, GA, then the heartland of the Military Police. Their mission is unconventional: to instruct the 25th Infantry Division, 60th Mine Scout Dog Platoon in harnessing the keen senses of dogs to detect landmines, trip wires, and hidden tunnels. The air crackles with animosity as two worlds collide: the free-spirited and the regimented. Yet amidst the discord, Charlie Fasanaro, a young man with wisdom flowing through his veins, recognizes the crucial necessity of forging a bridge across the chasm of enmity that separates them. Their common cause is as clear as it is noble: saving lives in a theatre of war. Unbeknownst to Charlie, he is on the precipice of a spiritual catharsis that will redefine his very essence. Volunteering to journey to the harsh landscapes of Vietnam alongside the 60th, Charlie is plunged into the visceral cruelties of war. Amidst the chaos, he witnesses acts of heroism and self-sacrifice that cast a new light on the soldiers he stands beside; a nobility and honor scarcely seen amidst the peace-loving circles of his civilian life. This revelation propels Charlie into a tumultuous voyage of self-discovery, as he grapples with his identity amidst a whirlwind of contrasting ideologies. Bridge of Stones navigates through the turbulent waters of a time where ideologies clashed and the essence of humanity was put to the test. As Charlie endeavors to find his footing on the battlefield of conflicting beliefs, readers are ushered through a rich narrative that explores the profound essence of camaraderie, the unyielding spirit of sacrifice, and the indelible marks etched upon souls in times of war and peace. Duration - 8h 30m. Author - Alan Taylor. Narrator - James M Flory. Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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About the Authors
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Dedication
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Acknowledgment
Duración:00:00:40
Preface
Duración:00:03:37
Chapter One
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Chapter Two
Duración:00:09:25
Chapter Three
Duración:00:23:14
Chapter Four
Duración:00:13:09
Chapter Five
Duración:00:09:33
Chapter Six
Duración:00:06:52
Chapter Seven
Duración:00:11:50
Chapter Eight
Duración:00:21:33
Chapter Nine
Duración:00:23:52
Chapter Ten
Duración:00:08:35
Chapter Eleven
Duración:00:10:48
Chapter Twelve
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Chapter Thirteen
Duración:00:14:38
Chapter Fourteen
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Chapter Fifteen
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Chapter Sixteen
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Chapter Seventeen
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Chapter Eighteen
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Chapter Nineteen
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Chapter Twenty
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Chapter Twenty One
Duración:00:16:20
Chapter Twenty Two
Duración:00:15:23
Chapter Twenty Three
Duración:00:20:51
Chapter Twenty Four
Duración:00:12:44
Chapter Twenty Five
Duración:00:10:24
Chapter Twenty Six
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Chapter Twenty Seven
Duración:00:16:40
Chapter Twenty Eight
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Chapter Twenty Nine
Duración:00:12:34
Chapter Thirty
Duración:00:26:16
Chapter Thirty One
Duración:00:14:42
Chapter Thirty Two
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Chapter Thirty Three
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Chapter Thirty Four
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Chapter Thirty Five
Duración:00:14:10
Chapter Thirty Six
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Chapter Thirty Seven
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Chapter Thirty Eight
Duración:00:10:00
Chapter Thirty Nine
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Chapter Forty
Duración:00:16:25
Chapter Forty One
Duración:00:04:55
Epilogue
Duración:00:08:36
Postscript
Duración:00:06:30
Closing Credits
Duración:00:00:18