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The Little Guy or The Motor Scooter

THE LITTLE GUY (OR THE MOTOR SCOOTER)

By Joseph Perry Grassi

"YESTERDAY NEVER HAPPENED, TODAY WILL NEVER END, AND TOMORROW WILL NEVER COME."
--Opening Line, Chapter 1, The Little Guy (or The Motor Scooter)


In the scorching heat of Afghanistan, Corrado believes everything will be alright if he can just focus all of his energy on following orders and maintaining his sanity until he learns that—even though he’s just a supply guy, in the rear with the gear—every soldier in the Army is an infantryman first. Surrounded by officers and enlisted soldiers from almost every walk of life, both the beauty and ugliness of America are revealed, but will this revelation allow Corrado to get back home and live the American Dream?

"We salute Sergeant Joe Grassi, who grew up just outside New York City. A squad leader in Afghanistan, he spent most of his time on the flight line, in the 120-degree heat, supplying our helicopter crews... he says, 'Some things are worth fighting for. America is worth fighting for. Thank you, Joe. We’re proud of you." --President Barack Obama, August 26, 2014

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REVIEWS

Mark rated it: Five Stars - brilliant! / July 28, 2021

Stan rated it: Five Stars – Nicely written in clear, no nonsense language you would expect from a military man. Be alert however, it can be gritty and raw at times. All in all it’s a great read which should be made in to a movie or tv series. / July 23, 2021

Chad rated it: Five Stars – What I find most satisfying in this book is Corrado’s character and devotion not only to his fellow soldiers but to his family and friends as well. / July 23, 2021

James rated it: Five Stars - I enjoyed reading about The Little Guy who was put in extraordinary situations, and how he responds. It you are a fan of military fiction, you will enjoy this novel very much. Joseph Perry Grassi does a great job in sharing what brought Corrado to the defining moment of his life and how that affected him. I found the book to be very interesting and it made me proud to live in a country which produces people of such character. / July 20, 2021

Doug rated it: Five Stars – Our book club has The Little Guy (or The Motor Scooter) on our suggested reading list and has been recommended. I liked how it was written and the way the author played with words. You should try it. / July 16, 2021

Jay rated it: Five Stars – I’ve just finished this awesome book, and so I’ll just jot a few thoughts dow: This is why I love military fiction. Best book (by far) that I’ve read this year. 5 Stars isn’t enough. Reading the great reviews made me want to read this book. Perfect book to wrap up 4th of July weekend. To those who served, to those who still serve, to those who didn’t make it back, to those who still suffer in ways we cannot imagine, thank you, all of you for your service. / July 9 , 2021

Howard rated it: Five Stars – This is a great book and I highly recommend it. / July 6, 2021

Rob rated it: Five Stars – Any book that fills the void of our knowledge concerning this War is a welcome addition to any library. There are too few available and on that basis I would recommend The Little Guy (or The Motor Scooter). It is well written and easy to read. / July 2, 2021

Marco rated it: Five Stars – Easily one of the best military novels I’ve ever read. The story flowed so perfectly between the characters and with their experiences. Everything about this story just felt real. It’s a must read. / June 29, 2021

Rod rated it: Five Stars – Definitely a recommend for anyone interested in war and soldiers. Thoroughly entertaining, well written and just a good read. It always keeps you turning the pages. / June 18, 2021

Greg rated it: Five Stars – This story has good character development. Grassi does a great job of helping the reader know these men that fought in this war with vivid stories and true genuine dialogue. / June 8, 2021

Jerry rated it: Five Stars - This was a great find. I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you for your service. / June 5, 2021

Tommy rated it: Five Stars - This book had me from the first line. / June 3, 2021

Owen rated it: Five Stars – This book is a life-learning lesson for everyone. The book is awesome. / June 1, 2021

Chuck rated it: Five Stars – I don’t usually read war stories but there was something in past reviews for this book that made me want to read it and I’m glad I followed that up. The story shows many points of view of life in the military from the various characters. The main character of Corey/Corrado was particularly well drawn and the stand out and stand-up character for me. I note that the author is a war veteran and I wonder just how close to real life this book actually is. In any case this is a powerful story and I highly recommend it.  May 25, 2021

Kevin rated it: Five Stars – Heroes represent that character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor and The Little Guy (or The Motor Scooter) by Joseph Perry Grassi reflects a love of country. High recommend. / May 19, 2021

Brian rated it: Five Stars – Every time I read a book about a war, or a battle, or a military conflict which is written by someone who experienced the conflict firsthand, I have found that when a veteran of combat writes a book with truth and honesty, I feel a real connection to these soldiers. / May 4, 2021

Joe rated it: Five Stars – What it is like to live a military life and the adventures and hardships that come with it. Mr. Joseph Perry Grassi brings realism to this book. This book will give you an understanding of military life and deployments if you never have experienced it. / April 27, 2021

Ron rated it: Five Stars – Transformation from the civilian life to being a soldier – a warrior! Presented with challenges all the way through. Loved this book! / April 24, 2021

Dave rated it: Five Stars – What a quote: “Yesterday never happened, today will never end, tomorrow will never come.” This is as real as it gets in war! Add this book as a must-read to your list. / April 21, 2021

Curt rated it: Five Stars – This book was recently recommended to me by a good friend that I had served with and he said that Mr. Grassi’s story would bring back memories from our time in the military. Well-written with truth and action from start to finish. / April 14, 2021

John rated it: Five Stars – Veterans helping veterans. Veterans writing books to help veterans. This book is a great read and brings the realism. / March 25, 2021

Jack rated it: Five Stars – Read it. / March 24, 2021

Buddy rated it: Five Stars – Highly recommend reading The Little Guy (or The Motor Scooter). I wish I could rate it 6 Stars! / March 5, 2021

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ABOUT
JOSEPH PERRY GRASSI

A proud Long Islander, Joseph Perry Grassi served as a logistical specialist in the U.S. Army, 25th Infantry Division, from 2002-2006. He is a recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Medal, and Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Prior to enlisting, he worked as a professional writer for a number of New York-based publishing houses. Since leaving military service, he has worked in non-profit and public sectors dedicated to supporting veterans. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English (Literature) from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1995.

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