The I'm just sayin… Top 421 Books of All-Time Countdown (51-41)

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Private First Class Joe E. Mann (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 18, 1944, at Best, Holland. His citation reads:

He distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. On 18 September 1944, in the vicinity of Best., Holland, his platoon, attempting to seize the bridge across the Wilhelmina Canal, was surrounded and isolated by an enemy force greatly superior in personnel and firepower. Acting as lead scout, Pfc. Mann boldly crept to within rocket-launcher range of an enemy artillery position and, in the face of heavy enemy fire, destroyed an 88mm. gun and an ammunition dump. Completely disregarding the great danger involved, he remained in his exposed position, and, with his M-1 rifle, killed the enemy one by one until he was wounded 4 times. Taken to a covered position, he insisted on returning to a forward position to stand guard during the night. On the following morning the enemy launched a concerted attack and advanced to within a few yards of the position, throwing hand grenades as they approached. One of these landed within a few feet of Pfc. Mann. Unable to raise his arms, which were bandaged to his body, he yelled "grenade" and threw his body over the grenade, and as it exploded, died. His outstanding gallantry above and beyond the call of duty and his magnificent conduct were an everlasting inspiration to his comrades for whom he gave his life.

Quartermaster Henry J. Manning (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 4, 1882, on board the U.S. Training Ship New Hampshire. His citation reads:

Serving on board the U.S. Training Ship New Hampshire, off Newport, R.I., 4 January 1882. Jumping overboard, Manning endeavored to rescue Jabez Smith, second class musician, from drowning.

Private Joseph S. Manning (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 29, 1863, at Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tennessee. His citation reads:

Capture of flag of 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).


The I'm just sayin… Top 421 Books of All-Time Countdown

51 Glorious Appearing: The End of Days by: Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins

50 Grace Walk: What You've Always Wanted in the Christian Life by: Steve McVey *Great book… great to read alone or in a small group study type situation.*

49 Tales of the Anna Karrue by: Captain Buddy Ward *I had Captain Ward's now ex-wife (who is one of the reasons I went to Winthrop) as a teacher in high school. She was great and this book is too.*

48 Tuesdays with Morrie by: Mitch Albom

47 Memoirs Of Sherlock Holmes by: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

46 The Art of War by: Sun Tzu *All the great military leaders can't be wrong…*

45 The Five People You Meet In Heaven by: Mitch Albom *Who are the 5 people you'd meet?

44 Uncle Tom's Cabin by: Harriet Beecher Stowe

43 The Fifth Angel by: Tim Green

42 Shoot Low, Boys- They're Ridin' Shetland Ponies by: Lewis Grizzard

41 Elvis Is Dead And I Don't Feel So Good Myself by: Lewis Grizzard *The reason there aren't more Grizzard books on here is I (for some strange reason) haven't read any others. These are laugh out loud funny. These might be the only books that are better if you hear them on tape. If I could write like Lewis Grizzard I'd be rich.*