It's All About Guts

I was so impressed by this book in so many ways. First off, you can tell the authors cared about this book just based on its construction. It comes with a wonderfully thick sleeve for protection, but when you take it off - it's the same beautiful cover underneath! You don't see that every day. This makes it such a nice addition to my bookshelf. The pages are crisp and easy to turn. And that is all before you get to the wealth of knowledge, passion, and clear dedicated research you get from the pages. And not only do they tell you what their research has show, THEY SHOW YOU the proof behind it all allowing you to see where it all came from. I love it so much I actually bought 4! I plan to get one signed in the future at a book signing and I have to have some to loan out to a few friends! Great addition to a library and great information on not just the forgotten troops of the 135th, but also so many other people involved giving wonderful perspectives and new truths. This is a must get!

“It’s All About Guts” is an excellent addition to our history of the Civil War. Jay and Amy Bauer led a large team of volunteers and advisors who helped reveal the courageous efforts of the 135th United States Colored Troop. It details the lives of over 58 men, many of their widows, and a personal journal of one of the officers who served with them. Also included is a complete listing of all the men who served in the 135th U.S. Colored Troop, some of their photos and pictures of many of their tombstones. I’m impressed with the extensive research and time it took to compile this substantive report on a part of history that was previously forgotten. Thank you to all who worked on this project. It was well worth the time and effort to open our eyes to the truth of the valiant men who left slavery and fought alongside others for their freedom!

This is an Outstanding accounting of the true story of the Americans of African descent the 135th USCT who helped General Sherman in the War of the Rebellion better know as the Civil War to hasten an end to it and bring freedom to their families, other enslaved people and peace to the United States of America. Working along side of the other Union soldiers they labored tirelessly and faced the dangers to themselves. They were fully present but not known of till now. Jay and Amy do a wonderful job of taking us through their lives and making us come to fully appreciate their endeavors!

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