A Country Such as This (Bluejacket Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (523 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1557509646 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 552 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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James Webb, a 1968 U.S. He is the author of the bestsellers Fields of Fire and Sense of Honor, among other books. . Naval Academy graduate who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1987 to 1988, is one of the most highly decorated Marines of the Vietnam era
His convincing characters and gripping scenes fully engage the reader as the three Naval Academy graduates reevaluate their lives, their country, and the cost of success.. The innocence the 1950s and turbulence of the 1960s and 70s--years when America reached out and touched the heavens, only to be torn apart by internal conflict and a war in Southeast Asia--provide a dramatic setting for this unforgettable story of three men and the women they love carving a place for themselves in a society where the rules keep changing. Written by bestselling novelist James Webb, it has been hailed as a m
An outstanding look at America. Larry Knudson It follows the lives of several people from the '50s to the '80s. It's an engaging read. I highly recommend it to all.. "Another Excellent Read From James Webb" according to Michael L. Slavin. This story chronicles the lives of three classmates from the U.S. Naval Academy who graduated in 1951. It takes the reader thru their careers and marriages. One character was a marine hero in Korea, went on to join the FBI and the was elected to congress. Another was a skilled pilot who was shot down on a mission in Vietnam and was a prisoner of war. The third, was an engineer and scientist involved in our early missile programs. He then left the military and worked as a civilian. It was painful to be reminded o. "A Brilliant Epic Saga of the Turbulent Years of Our Century" according to A Customer. One of the most brilliant epic sagas ever to come out in recent years by someone who lived through these turbulent years. I must say that it neatly lays out some of the key events within the period 1951-76 using authentic characters that come alive with each crisp dialogue, paragraph and page. Mr. Webb certainly has a knack for keen observation of life both ordinary and extraodinary, thereby, making the novel more believable.On the day of graduation from the Naval Academy in 1951, the three midshipmen-turned-off
. Naval Academy graduate who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1987 to 1988, is one of the most highly decorated Marines of the Vietnam era. He is the author of the bestsellers Fields of Fire and Sense of Honor, among other books. About the Author James Webb, a 1968 U.S