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Friday, January 29, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND WAR HEROES by Darrell R. Fleming
A Review of:
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND WAR HEROES
by Darrell R. Fleming
When I first read this book a different picture emerged. I was caught up in the heroism of the mother and her family of six children left to "keep the home fires burning" while the father of the household went off to fight in World War II.
On this, the second reading, a whole new picture unfolds. This is a historian's delight because of the diary kept by William Truman Fleming, the author's father. It is an account or log of the excitement, the danger, the friendships, the fear, and the boredom of a young man's life during World War II aboard a U. S. Navy destroyer, USS Hopping, DE 155/APD 51, while fighting a fierce enemy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
In this book, Darrell Fleming, the author shows a superb command of language usage as well as storytelling talent. It is difficult to write history in such a way that it informs but is not pedantic. Rather than boring the reader, Mr. Fleming entertains and enlightens.
The book is diligently researched and shows a devotion to making it authentic in every detail. The many pictures and records copied into the manuscript should make this book of archival value for World War II historical records of any place which seeks authentic data.
The pride and patriotism of the author colors every page in such a way that one comes away from the reading with a desire to go out and salute the flag. He writes of a time when Americans loved America so much that they were willing to serve and sacrifice for a homeland endowed from on high with a new birth of freedom for all within its borders.
Not being of a military turn of mind, I still left this book with a feeling that dedicated and brilliant commanders can lead men to perform dramatic and heroic deeds without once thinking of self. The commander of the USS Hopping, DE 155/APD 51 was just such a commander and the men serving under him did him and America proud.
I salute the author and all those brave young men who sailed with William Truman Fleming and fought to insure that we today can salute the flag and proudly say "God Bless the USA."
If you haven't read this book and love authentic history then you would do well to get a copy.
Adda Leah Davis, Author
Darrell Fleming can be contacted at: www.darrellfleming.net.
Adda Leah Davis can be contacted at: www.goldenharvestcreations.com
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND WAR HEROES
by Darrell R. Fleming
When I first read this book a different picture emerged. I was caught up in the heroism of the mother and her family of six children left to "keep the home fires burning" while the father of the household went off to fight in World War II.
On this, the second reading, a whole new picture unfolds. This is a historian's delight because of the diary kept by William Truman Fleming, the author's father. It is an account or log of the excitement, the danger, the friendships, the fear, and the boredom of a young man's life during World War II aboard a U. S. Navy destroyer, USS Hopping, DE 155/APD 51, while fighting a fierce enemy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
In this book, Darrell Fleming, the author shows a superb command of language usage as well as storytelling talent. It is difficult to write history in such a way that it informs but is not pedantic. Rather than boring the reader, Mr. Fleming entertains and enlightens.
The book is diligently researched and shows a devotion to making it authentic in every detail. The many pictures and records copied into the manuscript should make this book of archival value for World War II historical records of any place which seeks authentic data.
The pride and patriotism of the author colors every page in such a way that one comes away from the reading with a desire to go out and salute the flag. He writes of a time when Americans loved America so much that they were willing to serve and sacrifice for a homeland endowed from on high with a new birth of freedom for all within its borders.
Not being of a military turn of mind, I still left this book with a feeling that dedicated and brilliant commanders can lead men to perform dramatic and heroic deeds without once thinking of self. The commander of the USS Hopping, DE 155/APD 51 was just such a commander and the men serving under him did him and America proud.
I salute the author and all those brave young men who sailed with William Truman Fleming and fought to insure that we today can salute the flag and proudly say "God Bless the USA."
If you haven't read this book and love authentic history then you would do well to get a copy.
Adda Leah Davis, Author
Darrell Fleming can be contacted at: www.darrellfleming.net.
Adda Leah Davis can be contacted at: www.goldenharvestcreations.com
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND WAR HEROES by Darrell R. Fleming
A Review of:
When I first read this book a different picture emerged. At the first reading I was caught up in the heroism of the mother and her family of six children left to “keep the home fires burning” while the father of the household went off to fight in World War II.
On this, the second reading, a whole new picture unfolds. This is a historian’s delight because of the diary kept by William Truman Fleming, the author’s father. This diary is a daily account or log of the excitement, the danger, the friendships, the fear, and the boredom of a young man’s life during a war.
This man’s life was aboard a ship; the USS Hopping, DE 155 which carried supplies wherever needed whether on the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific.
In this book Darrell Fleming, the author shows a superb command of language usage as well as storytelling talent. It is difficult to write history in such a way that it informs but is not pedantic. Rather than boring the reader Mr. Fleming entertains and enlightens.
The book is diligently researched and shows a devotion to making it authentic in every detail. The many pictures and records copied into the manuscript should make this book of archival value for World War II historical records of any place who seeks authentic data.
The pride and patriotism of the author colors every page in such a way that one comes away from the reading with a desire to go out and salute the flag. He writes of a time when Americans loved America so much that they were willing to serve and sacrifice for a homeland endowed from on high with a new birth of freedom for all within its borders.
Not being of a military turn of mind I still left this book with a feeling that dedicated and brilliant commanders can lead men to perform dramatic and heroic deeds without once thinking of self. The commander of the USS Hopping, DE 155 was just such a commander and the men serving under him did him and America proud.
I salute the author and all those brave young men who sailed with William Truman Fleming and fought to insure that we today can salute the flag and bravely say “God Bless the USA.
If you haven’t read this book and love authentic history then you would do well to get a copy.
Adda Leah Davis
Adda Leah Davis is the author of several popular books. Her website is www.goldenharvestcreations.com
When I first read this book a different picture emerged. At the first reading I was caught up in the heroism of the mother and her family of six children left to “keep the home fires burning” while the father of the household went off to fight in World War II.
On this, the second reading, a whole new picture unfolds. This is a historian’s delight because of the diary kept by William Truman Fleming, the author’s father. This diary is a daily account or log of the excitement, the danger, the friendships, the fear, and the boredom of a young man’s life during a war.
This man’s life was aboard a ship; the USS Hopping, DE 155 which carried supplies wherever needed whether on the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific.
In this book Darrell Fleming, the author shows a superb command of language usage as well as storytelling talent. It is difficult to write history in such a way that it informs but is not pedantic. Rather than boring the reader Mr. Fleming entertains and enlightens.
The book is diligently researched and shows a devotion to making it authentic in every detail. The many pictures and records copied into the manuscript should make this book of archival value for World War II historical records of any place who seeks authentic data.
The pride and patriotism of the author colors every page in such a way that one comes away from the reading with a desire to go out and salute the flag. He writes of a time when Americans loved America so much that they were willing to serve and sacrifice for a homeland endowed from on high with a new birth of freedom for all within its borders.
Not being of a military turn of mind I still left this book with a feeling that dedicated and brilliant commanders can lead men to perform dramatic and heroic deeds without once thinking of self. The commander of the USS Hopping, DE 155 was just such a commander and the men serving under him did him and America proud.
I salute the author and all those brave young men who sailed with William Truman Fleming and fought to insure that we today can salute the flag and bravely say “God Bless the USA.
If you haven’t read this book and love authentic history then you would do well to get a copy.
Adda Leah Davis
Adda Leah Davis is the author of several popular books. Her website is www.goldenharvestcreations.com
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Reviews - Good and Bad
If you ask someone to review your work, you should be prepared for whatever the reviewer has to say about the book. Not only the good - if there is any, but also the negative. If you are too "thin-skinned" as one writer friend of mine suggested, then perhaps you shouldn't ask for a review in the first place. If all you want is a "pat-on-the-back" or someone to tell you what a wonderful book you've written, ask your mom, sister or brother. But that's not what a review is all about.
Earlier today, I posted something which I labeled an "excerpt" from a review of my book Missing by Bob Mustin. In so doing, I have been unfair to him, not only for the excellent work he did and the amount of time he spent in reviewing this book, but moreover because of the suggestions he made for improving the work.
Mr. Mustin took great exception with my post and I have apologized to him for posting selected parts of the review. To anyone who may have read the Post, I apologize to you as well. Should you care to see the entire review, let me know.
Bob does an excellent and thorough job - he takes reviewing very seriously. I recommend his work to any writer who is looking for an honest appraisal of his or her work.
Jack (J Russell)Rose
Earlier today, I posted something which I labeled an "excerpt" from a review of my book Missing by Bob Mustin. In so doing, I have been unfair to him, not only for the excellent work he did and the amount of time he spent in reviewing this book, but moreover because of the suggestions he made for improving the work.
Mr. Mustin took great exception with my post and I have apologized to him for posting selected parts of the review. To anyone who may have read the Post, I apologize to you as well. Should you care to see the entire review, let me know.
Bob does an excellent and thorough job - he takes reviewing very seriously. I recommend his work to any writer who is looking for an honest appraisal of his or her work.
Jack (J Russell)Rose
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