Marcus Brotherton
“The Shot offers a highly intriguing look into the life of a combat Marine in the war against terrorism—before, during, and after his tours of duty. Staff Sergeant William Bee is a true frontline infantryman, the defender who’s sweating in the blistering heat, exposed to the enemy, doing an extremely hard job with little thanks. His wife, Bobbie, is equally a hero, who went through hell while Bill was away and when he came back. Today, they’re both making their way forward, helping each other and their elite peers return to a new sense of normalcy and hope. Their courageous story is well-written, full of action, and told in all its rawness. It left me inspired, grateful, and humbled.
Rob O’Neill
Marine Staff Sergeant Bill Bee is immortalized in a combat photo that perfectly describes the War on Terror. The Shot is a book everyone needs to read to get an understanding of what our warriors go through to defend our freedom. The picture and Bill’s story encapsulate the speed, the noise, the horror, the permanence, the complete chaos of war and the brotherhood. From losing teammates right in front of you, sharing stories about colleagues and deployments and keeping tabs on who you’ve served with, this book goes into detail about the casualties in combat and the unseen wounds brought home that never go away. A lot was asked of our Marines. Every day is a battle. We owe them.
Jim DeFelice
The good, the bad, and the ugly—The Shot runs the full gamut, telling it like it was from a Marine ‘grunt’ level. Bill Bee and cowriter Wills Robinson take readers on a rollercoaster tour of America’s War on Terror, with stops in Guantanamo and especially Afghanistan. Hit by an IED, Bee struggled to overcome injuries physical and mental, trekking through terrain nearly as treacherous as that held by the Taliban. The Shot should be mandatory reading for new recruits—and future policy makers.
Jason Van Camp
An incredible story. The Shot gives a clear view of not only a pivotal moment of combat, but of the often-overlooked human life surrounding it as told in Sgt. Bee’s own words.
Carole Engle Avriett
Retired Marine, William Bee, delivers a gut-wrenching glimpse of what many veterans and their families suffer as a result of their wartime experiences; and returning home to everyday life can begin the most difficult battles they ever encounter. Saying ‘Thanks for your service’ often doesn’t seem enough.
Toby Harnden
A raw, evocative, and desperately moving account of war as it truly is. Bill Bee’s breathtaking story is about the costs of combat and how one Marine fought a different, unseen, enemy and ultimately prevailed.
