9 Lives of a Fighter Pilot: One Pilot's Personal Story as an American Patriot

by Greg Raths

A pilot's life is never dull, especially when you're a jet fighter pilot in the Marines flying assault missions in Iraq during Saddam Hussein's reign and then when you work at the White House under President Clinton! In training and in war, in the air and on the grounds sometimes you have close calls with Death. And sometimes you get nine lives. You better live the ninth to its fullest! This is Colonel Greg Raths' tale... from the cradle through his Mayberry-like upbringing through his wild college days and wilder air training days to his time in the war, at the White House and beyond. Raths wrote this book to serve as a roadmap for success that any young man or woman can follow. It's all in the planning. And it's all about living large and in charge.

372 pages, Paperback

First published January 23, 2013

Reviews

[Sandra Rea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one reads like a roadmap for success. Greg is now running for a seat in Congress for the 45th district here in California! And that would be the next logical step for this former fighter pilot, colonel, pilot to the president (Clinton) and all-around successful man! The book takes you from his childhood to what he's doing now. Actually, what he was doing right before entering the Congressional race. If you are a young person wondering if you can make something of yourself, read this book. It is inspirational. Greg started with little and had a Mayberry type of upbringing. He achieved a great many goals, and you can too. Read this book. Get inspired!!

[Ben Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy reading life stories, and learning how someone got to be where they are in life. This is a great book. And very inspiring! Bravo, Col. Raths! Here's to Raths 2014!