Faith Of My Fathers

[zuggerat]

I was gonna pick this book up from borders, i was just wondering if anyone read it yet? Whats the word on the street yall? Ive heard its very good and john mccain is an excellent writer for a belligerent politician, but i wanted to know from the people that matter, my brethren of patriotism!

 

[rare21]

i thought it was a good book, read it back when i was a middie so i dont remember it much but i'd say its worth reading especially if you get it on sale like i did.

 

[pjxc415]

Bottom line - Awesome book. I definitely recommend it for any that has any interest whatsoever in the Navy, aviation, Vietnam, or the Naval Academy. It's been a while since I've read it but I'll try to recap a lil. Starts off with a history of McCain's grandfather and father, two Admirals who went to Annapolis. Then goes into McCain's troublesome years there. Kind of funny, I think all three McCain's finished in the bottom 10 of their respective classes. Talks about his flight training, and then gets into his Vietnam experience - his near death experience on a carrier, his missions, and his 5 year POW experience. Unbelievable what those guys had to endure. I finished the book with the greatest respect for those who fought in Nam, especially the aviators whose planes were downed and were captured, tortured, and in many cases killed by the NV. Any other questions let me know. I think i'm going to have to read it again over xmas break.

 

[zuggerat]

cool, thanx guys... i need some motivation so hopefully johnny can provide some

 

[petescheu]

Def a good pick up. His 2nd book, Worth The Fighting For, is also real good, although it gets into his political stuff a lot more.

 

[rubicon]

good book, the part about the pow and the flag made me cry

 

[RevnR6]

Just picked up my copy a few days ago, so far it is a great book. i should finish it by the end of the week.