RIFFENBURGH (EDITOR), RALPH

We Remember Wwii

Pittsburgh: RoseDog Books, 2006. Stated First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 0805990453. Signed by Editor; Light edge wear. Inscribed by editor of front fly leaf, bright solid book; Trade PB; 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 Inches; 235 pages; 'We Remember WWII' reflects on the lives of more than eighty people and their memories of World War II, who were merely selected because of their residence in Mt. San Antonio Gardens, which is a retirement community. The book includes not just those who were in military uniform, but many others, including spouses, researchers in war industries, merchant mariners, intelligence officers, and even conscientious objectors. Recently, there has been a great deal of emphasis on recording the stories of those involved in the war. This book does that for a large and diversified group and thus presents a well-rounded picture of America during the war. The editor has given a short historical background to go with each area covered, making the individual pieces fit into the overall picture.. Very Good .

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Book number: 14021

Catalogue: Militaria::Personal Accounts

Keywords: 0805990453 Personal account WWII Militaria

SMITH, DOUG

Memoirs of an Old Sweat

Vancouver, BC: Self Published, 1961. First Canadian Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 154 pages; DJ in mylar. DJ has some soiling, small tears and chips, creases, light shelfwear to edges. Inscribed "To Hymie, with best wishes, Doug Smith" on FFEP. The author's recounting of his day to day War experiences, and how many of the common foot soldiers managed to find humour where there logically should have been none.. Very Good in Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 5032

Catalogue: Militaria::Personal Accounts

Keywords: World War Ii, Ww Canadian, Armed Forces, Army Mili Signed Militaria

WRIGHT, JACK EDWARD & CARLA R. WILLIAMS & GLEN D. COLE

Crash and Burn the Survival Story of a Fighter Pilot

Enumclaw, WA: Winepress Publishing, 2003. First Edition. Softcover. ISBN: 1579214924. Signed by Author; Previous owner's stamp on inside of card cover, remainder mark bottom page edges ; Signed by author. A bright, solid book.; B&W Photographs; 8.98 X 5.38 X 0.45 inches; 191 pages; "A riveting true story .In a split second Jack Wright’s life passed before his eyes as his F-100 fighter plane started to crash. In an instant, this young pilot realized he was about to meet his Maker, and he knew he was not ready. He had ignored God since he went on active duty in the Air Force. How he wished he hadn’t set aside his relationship with the Lord for his dream of becoming a fighter pilot. Now, as his plane twisted out of control, Jack realized he had no time to repent.In twenty years of cleaning up airplane wrecks, the rescue crew had never seen anyone survive such a disaster. When the crane finally lifted the wreckage, the pilot’s body dangled, hanging upside down—but apparently intact! The rescue crew was amazed! "He might be alive!"Throughout his entire life, Jack struggled with feelings of inadequacy and always wanted to "be somebody." In his eyes, being a top-ranked fighter pilot meant he would finally have met his goal. As this massively burnt man lay in a military hospital refusing to accept the fact that his Air Force career may have ended, he pondered where his life would head. What had he been striving for and was it all worth it? Why had God so miraculously intervened to save his life?Discover with Jack how God used this overwhelming situation to make His child dependent on Him, and experience with him the joy of realizing the meaning of true success.". Very Good+ .

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Book number: 17146

Catalogue: Militaria::Personal Accounts

Keywords: 1579214924 Religion pilot