A REMARKABLE BOOK

I do not like “War Stories”. I do not like books which have specific violence. I loved this very well written book.

A young man is going on an Honor Flight with his great-grandfather. The young man is on his way to serve in Afghanistan. During the flight the two men get to know one another and Mack begins to tell his great- grandson about his war. During World War II, Mack was in a very special unit. And it was made up of very special men.

We get to hear about the Twins, Big Swede, TinPan, Petey, Jackson, Donovan and Cap and many more. Most of all we get to hear about human beings who were asked to do terrible things and risk their lives while doing those things.

This is not just any war story. Yes, the background is a huge war, but this is a story of young men. They are funny and brave and strong and weak but most of all they are very human. Even though I knew it would not be possible, I wanted every one of them to live happily ever after. That did not happen.

I have read enough history to know that what happens in this book is very likely the kind of thing which happened in World War II.

Dan McCurrigan is a new to me author. When he writes another book, I want to read it.

I am normally extra gentle if I review a new author. I want to encourage new talent. This new author does not need anything from me. He is a very good writer.

If you want a remarkable book which makes you laugh out loud and cry a few pages later, this is the book for you.