Good to Go

The Life and times of a Decorated Member of the U.S. Navy's Elite Seal Team Two

By: Harry Constance, Randall Fuerst

Narrated by: Todd McLaren

In the mid-1960s, Harry Constance made a life-altering journey that led him out of Texas and into the jungles of Vietnam. As a young naval officer, he went from UDT training to the U.S. Navy's newly formed SEAL Team Two, then straight into furious action. By 1970, he was already the veteran of 300 combat missions and the recipient of 32 military citations, including three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart.

Good to Go is Constance's powerful, firsthand account of his three tours of duty as a member of America's most elite, razor-sharp stealth fighting force. It is a breathtaking memoir of harrowing missions and covert special-ops - from the floodplains of the Mekong Delta to the beaches of the South China Sea - that places the listener in the center of bloody ambushes and devastating firefights. But Constance's extraordinary adventure goes even farther - beyond 'Nam - as we accompany Constance and the SEALs on astonishing missions to some of the world's most dangerous hot-spots… and experience close-up the courage, dedication, and unparalleled skill that made the U.S. Navy SEALs legendary.

©1997 Harry Constance and Randall Fuerst (P)2014 Tantor

Critic reviews

"[Harold Constance] tells his story in page-turning style that is as engrossing as any adventure tale." ( Library Journal)

Such a Wonderful Listen, Don't Pass This One Up

The Vietnam mantra was that the body count was the measure of success, that was when Harry Constance did his first and second tour in Vietnam. Harry went back to Vietnam for his third tour but the war had become a political quagmire whereby Harry and his best friend, Gallagher, were unable to fight a war to win.

The Tete Offensive was initiated by the NV during the most celebrated day of Vietnam, Tete which could be compared to Christmas Day in the US. There had been a truce between the NV and the SV. The truce was broken by the NV and what followed was the most fierce battles fought in Vietnam.

The men of SEAL Team 2 had to defend the bunk house where the Navy, Army and Marines had all come together, unknowingly, for a much needed respite. The first round of 300 strong NV soldier's pounded the American Compound. Every man present fought hard and were, after 7 very long days, still in control of their designated property.


Both Harry and Gallagher were members of SEAL Team 2. They participated in the Phoenix Program and for them it was a great success. They were able to train and work along with the VC defectors. The men were sincere and capable, when needed to participate in heated one to one combat. There was one female in the group who was the interpreter and was excellent at her job. However, during the ferocious battle she came forward and was able to prove her worth as a warrior. Her entire family had been murdered by the NV and she no longer would bow to their rule.


Both Gallagher and Harry treated the warrior's with equality. When one of the warrior's was in the hospital due to injuries inflicted by war, Harry would give the weekly earnings of the injured to his wife. There was comradeship among the NV who fought with and beside Harry and Gallagher.

The Phoenix Project was another political failure for the United States. Harry and Gallagher were called back and assigned other duties.

The book, Ready to Go, was the best of all the memoir's I've listened to and there are many. I did not want to book to end. Listening to Harry Constance's remembrances of his times in Vietnam were excellent. I was able to gain much more understanding of the war in Vietnam than ever before. Harry told his story with honesty and clarity. The narrator, Todd McLaren, was excellent. I would never have enjoyed reading the memoir more if I had read it instead of listening to it. I was able to feel emotions throughout the book. I did not cry but felt anger, love, disgust and so many other's. I'm sure that I will revisit this book one day and enjoy it more than the first time. There was action, edge of the seat occurrences along with suspense. I am certainly glad that a friend, after listening to Harry's story over time, realized the importance of sharing it with the public. I'm sure if you are interested in a memoir of one of our nation's warriors, this book will be the best choice to select. I can only hope that you are able to gain the knowledge of how a man can tell his life with honesty and clarity.

If your thinking about buying, DO IT!!!

Very intense story about seals in Vietnam. Also tells about the following years/conflicts. Interesting flowing the career of a navy man. Such a brave man and hardcore warrior. He definitely got the bad end of the stick. Never hated anyone more that his "wife". What a loser she was. I will never forget the story of this hero. A hero plain and simple

Riveting

This is a story that will keep you awake at night wondering who and where we have men doing the hard work to keep us free. The sacrifices made by individuals can not be understood by anyone that has never been part of the brotherhood that makes them everyday. A exciting and emotional look into our nations finest.
Thankyou all

Great story!

A story of overcoming the odds and life's ups and downs. Very inspirational on a personal and professional level. Good to go!

Good To Go!

Excellent book. I recommend this book to any person that wants to learn about military history and a history of the Navy Seals.

Great story, civilian narrator with good performance

The Vietnam experience was very well depicted, and very well narrated. The "s" in corpsman, however, is supposed to be silent.

wow.

I was lost in the story. And for once a story that doesn't end on the last flight home. But the battles faced at home. Loved it.

Intense and riveting

Such an amazing story. To have lived through all that and come through as strong as he did. A great listen and a greater man!

Outstanding

Narration was excellent and the story is unrelenting. Exciting very real Detailed patriotic proud holding nothing back good to go

Good to Go

This is one of the best book I have read on special operations people and what they
Have to endure in the military bureaucracy
And in civilian life.