Cook, Baker, Candlestick Maker

Synopsis: Take an exciting journey with Frank Skinner as he climbs the military ranks from private to Captain, co-develops anti-terrorist breaching tactics and works behind the scenes to protect our country as, all the while, he and his family cope with personal issues and life threatening medical problems. A true depiction of how the current war on terror began from a man who has seen it up close and personal.---- "Definitely a 'must read' for tacticians, future leaders and historians. The author captures the human endeavors necessary to accomplish and obviously enjoy in order to pioneer the development of a continual facet of warfare, and meeting the challenges of the changing threats in both military and commercial arenas." - Richard Marcinko, a.k.a. Rogue Warrior ---- "Frank Skinner's descriptions of scenes, events, and conversations which he had over the years in the Arab World...ring true and authentic and present a good insight into his cordial personal and working relations. This book is excellent as a guide of what to expect when engaged in security work in the region." - Dr. Margaret Nydell, Former Professor of Arabic, Georgetown University, Author of Understanding Arabs ---- About the Author: Author Frank Skinner has worked as a bodyguard for various families and organizations in the private sector and is now a contractor for the U.S. Government. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida in Business Management. He and his wife of 38 years, Susan Skinner, have two sons, Stephen and Michael. They live in Spotsylvania, Virginia.----