Member Books

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Grandpa’s Enigma: A Personal Observation of ADHD from Birth to Teenage. By Lt. Cmdr. James A. Brink, USN-Ret., and Kathy A. Leos.
An observation of the humorous antics of a boy who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how his family is dealing with it.
iUniverse Inc., 2021 Pine Lake Road, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68512. (800) 288-4677. www.iuniverse.com. ISBN 0-595-34901-3. 55 pp. $9.95 plus postage.

USS Yorktown at Midway: The Sinking of the USS Yorktown (CV-5) and the Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway. By Capt. Stanford E. Linzey, USN-Ret.
In the epic battle of Midway, USS Yorktown (CV-5), the only ship to come under fire, received three bomb hits and two torpedoes, taking a 27-degree list to port. Eighty-six men died and many were wounded. Captain Buckmaster ordered, “Abandon ship.” The crew slid down the lines into the murky, oily waters of the Pacific Ocean to be plucked out of the sea by destroyers. This is a biographical and historical account of a young sailor’s life and love in the Navy in World War II. Linzey is a survivor of the greatest Naval battle ever fought and won by the numerically smaller forces of the U.S. Navy.
Xulon Press, 1641 Kenora Drive, Escondido, CA 92027. (760) 743-3913. www.stanfordlinzey.com. ISBN 1-594678-95-2. 164 pp. $16.99 postpaid.

The Enola Gay and the Smithsonian Institution. By Lt. Col. Charles T. O’Reilly and William A. Rooney.
On August 6, 1945, the B-29 Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, which ushered on the end of World War II. For the 50th anniversary of this major event in world history, the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution produced an exhibit. A controversy erupted, however, over the exhibit’s historical authenticity. Veterans, for example, complained that the museum displayed a misrepresented version of history. This study focuses on the controversy, covering issues such as casualty figures, ethical questions, and political correctness, among others.
McFarland & Company Inc. Publishers, Box 611, Jefferson, NC 28640. (336) 246-4460. www.mcfarlandpub.com. ISBN 0-7864-2008-1. 247 pp. $43.95 postpaid.

Reflections: A Columnist’s Journey Through Time – Walk With Me. By Charlotte Jarmy.
Through Reflections, the name of her book and her column, Jarmy captures life experiences and the human condition with universal appeal. Readers journey with her as she transforms from a married woman (to now deceased Lt. Colonel Julius Krepismann) to widow to newlywed, all the while living the drama of national and personal events and writing through the eyes of a passionate and caring woman.
AuthorHouse, 1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington, IL 47403. (800) 839-8640. www.authorhouse.com. ISBN 1-4184-0390-3. 225 pp. $14.95 plus postage.

Brainstorming: Life After Acquired Brain Injury. By Dora Camp.
As the result of stroke, aneurysm, brain tumor, auto accidents, or military battle, 2 million people suffer brain injuries each year, making acquired brain injury (ABI) a leading cause of disability. Camp’s husband, Ret. Cmdr. USN Norman T. Camp, PhD., had a heart attack and has a severe brain injury as a result. He lost most of his basic life skills. He could no longer speak, eat, walk, read, or bathe. Determined to help her husband recover, Camp changed from wife to full-time nurse. This is their story of a successful recovery with some of the techniques they used to help themselves along.
Cypress House, 155 Cypress Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437. (800) 773-7782. www.cypresshouse.com. ISBN 1-879384-63-9. 131 pp. $18.69 postpaid.

Tales of the Beartooth - Book Three: Yellowstone Burning. By Col. John C. Mouat, USAF-Ret.
This is Mouat’s fifth published book and the third in the Tales of Beartooth series. Mouat’s guest ranch on the northeast edge of Yellowstone Park was burned out by the disastrous park fires of 1988. In addition to stories about wildlife, cowboys, and dudes in Montana’s snow-capped Beartooth Mountains, Book Three contains an eye-witness account of the park fires and those in its surrounding national forests.
AuthorHouse, 1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200, Bloomington, IN 47403. (800) 839-8640. www.authorhouse.com. ISBN 1-4208-2812-6. 462 pp. $16.00 plus postage.

Virginian in Blue: Maj. Gen. George H. “Old Pap” Thomas (The Best General in the Civil War). By Col. Ed Coggins, USAF-Ret.
This is a biography of the Civil War Gen. George H. Thomas. Thomas was a Virginian from Southampton County near Suffolk who chose to remain with the Union. Although he never lost a battle, he is relatively unknown. His most famous battle was Chickamauga, where he saved the Union Army and earned the soubriquet as the “Rock Of Chickamauga.” Included are summaries and color maps of Thomas’ battles and an appendix on Civil War weapons. The book contends that Thomas was the best army commander in the Civil War.
RonJon Publishing Inc., 1001 S. Mayhill Road, Denton, TX 76208. (940) 383-3060. evcoggins@msn.com. ISBN 1-56870-551-4. 444 pp. $30.80 postpaid.

Those Legendary Piper Cubs: Their Role in War and Peace. By Col. Carroll V. Glines, USAF-Ret.
This is the history of the company that produced more light aircraft than any other manufacturer in the world and the experiences of those who flew them. The text includes the many uses of their single-engine, high-wing, fabric-covered descendants, their various modifications, and experimental spin-offs.
Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, Pa 19310. (610) 593-1777. www.schifferbooks.com. ISBN 0-7643-2159-5. 200 pp. $45.00 plus postage.

MEMOIRS

Miguel’s Army. By Lt. Col. Michael P. Elcano, USA-Ret.
This book covers the 90 years of Michael “Miguel” Elcano, highlighted by four U.S. Army Honorable Discharges at the grades of flying cadet, first lieutenant twice, and lieutenant colonel. Elcano received a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars in France during World War II. He also received a Bronze Star while executive officer of a field artillery unit in Korea. As a technical intelligence officer he was responsible for Combat Surveillance and Target Acquisition in 7th Army in Europe and Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington.
James A. Rock & Company Publishers, 9710 Traville Gateway Drive, #305, Rockville, MD 20850. www.rockpublishing.com. ISBN 0-918736-83-8. 129 pp. $13.95 plus postage.

Destination Evil: Remembering the Korean War. By Col Eric H. Vieler, USA-Ret.
This book traces Veiler’s experience as a rifle platoon leader during the latter part of the Korean War. Major segments of the story deal with the hazards of everyday existence on the front-line, and some unintended consequences lend humor to an otherwise deadly routine. While this book focuses on Veiler’s experiences during a few months of the war, an historical overview is provided to allow the reader a greater understanding of the overall conflict.
Hamilton Books, 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD 20706. (800) 462-6420. www.univpress.com. ISBN 0-7618-2994-6. 134 pp. $46.00 plus postage.

33 Months as a POW in Stalag Luft III: A World War II Airman Tells His Story. By Lt. Gen. Albert P. Clark, USAF-Ret.
This is the untold story of then-Lt. Col. Clark, who, in 1942, was the first uniformed U.S. pilot captured by the Germans. His 33-month tale of courage and perseverance, centered in Stalag Luft III in Zagan, Poland, is accentuated by the stark photographs he took from the inside with a secret camera along with other previously unpublished photographs.
Fulcrum Publishing, 16100 Table Mountain Parkway, Suite 300, Golden, CO. 80403. (800) 992-2908. www.fulcrum-books.com. ISBN 1-55591-536-1. 224 pp. $17.95 plus postage.

A Life in Leadership – From D-Day to Ground Zero. By Cmdr. John C. Whitehead, USN-Ret.
Whitehead’s memoir covers a full life in which, as a young 22-year old Navy ensign, he led a group of small landing craft that landed in the first wave at Normandy on D-Day. He went on to build the investment banking firm of Goldman Sachs for 37 years, serving the last 10 years as chairman. Whitehead also served as deputy secretary of state in the Reagan administration; chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Harvard Board of Overseers, the Mellon Foundation, the United Nations Association; and now, at age 83, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, charged with redeveloping Lower Manhattan after the September 11th terrorist attack.
Basic Books, 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016. (212) 340-8100. www.basicbooks.com. ISBN 0-465-05054-9. 281 pp. $25.00 plus postage.