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
Duration:00:00:17
About the Authors
Duration:00:02:06
Dedication
Duration:00:01:38
Acknowledgment
Duration:00:00:40
Preface
Duration:00:03:37
Chapter One
Duration:00:07:36
Chapter Two
Duration:00:09:25
Chapter Three
Duration:00:23:14
Chapter Four
Duration:00:13:09
Chapter Five
Duration:00:09:33
Chapter Six
Duration:00:06:52
Chapter Seven
Duration:00:11:50
Chapter Eight
Duration:00:21:33
Chapter Nine
Duration:00:23:52
Chapter Ten
Duration:00:08:35
Chapter Eleven
Duration:00:10:48
Chapter Twelve
Duration:00:04:08
Chapter Thirteen
Duration:00:14:38
Chapter Fourteen
Duration:00:02:17
Chapter Fifteen
Duration:00:10:34
Chapter Sixteen
Duration:00:26:05
Chapter Seventeen
Duration:00:07:53
Chapter Eighteen
Duration:00:12:00
Chapter Nineteen
Duration:00:04:35
Chapter Twenty
Duration:00:06:32
Chapter Twenty One
Duration:00:16:20
Chapter Twenty Two
Duration:00:15:23
Chapter Twenty Three
Duration:00:20:51
Chapter Twenty Four
Duration:00:12:44
Chapter Twenty Five
Duration:00:10:24
Chapter Twenty Six
Duration:00:06:19
Chapter Twenty Seven
Duration:00:16:40
Chapter Twenty Eight
Duration:00:04:02
Chapter Twenty Nine
Duration:00:12:34
Chapter Thirty
Duration:00:26:16
Chapter Thirty One
Duration:00:14:42
Chapter Thirty Two
Duration:00:07:23
Chapter Thirty Three
Duration:00:10:44
Chapter Thirty Four
Duration:00:10:25
Chapter Thirty Five
Duration:00:14:10
Chapter Thirty Six
Duration:00:08:37
Chapter Thirty Seven
Duration:00:07:13
Chapter Thirty Eight
Duration:00:10:00
Chapter Thirty Nine
Duration:00:05:15
Chapter Forty
Duration:00:16:25
Chapter Forty One
Duration:00:04:55
Epilogue
Duration:00:08:36
Postscript
Duration:00:06:30
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:18