Memoirs Of A Navy Brat

Author : Mary M. Speth
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781647023058

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Memoirs of a Navy Brat by Mary M. Speth Pdf

Memoirs of a Navy Brat By: Mary M. Speth For Mary M. Speth, putting her words into print, describing her life as a child, was necessary. With each written chapter of her life, she sees an opportunity to reach out to another individual with similar experiences, whether good or bad. Memoirs of a Navy Brat will inspire them to take charge of their own life. Memories do not define who you are or want to be. You can achieve your goals with personal strength in all your endeavors.

Author : Beverly A. Moglich
Publisher : Beverly Moglich
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1432749153

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Memoirs of A Navy Brat by Beverly A. Moglich Pdf

A PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR NAVY CHILD!1941. The war was in Europe, but twelve year old Beverly and her family were half way around the world in warm, peaceful Hawaii. They felt safe.Until the morning her father heard the drone of low flying planes and Beverly, still in her pajamas, ran out of their house and saw the Rising Sun painted on the side of the plane flying at her just above the electrical wires. Suddenly, right behind her, machine gun bullets from the Zero riddled the side of her fathers car.The tip of the planes wing passed no more than ten feet above the electrical wires from the frightened young girl. She could see the pilot, his dark brown leather helmet, his white scarf, and his eyes, small, slanted and piercing, as he looked at her from his open cockpit. Beverly saw the smirk on his face turn to laughter and she realized he was enjoying every moment of his mission?Ǫto kill.Seconds after, just behind her, Beverly heard the explosions on the battleship U.S.S. Arizona as it was being blown up in the harbor.Beverly Moglichs memoir is about her harrowing moments in the attack on Pearl Harbor and the chaos of the days after, but it is also the story of America at that time and of the U.S. Navy and the difficulties children can have because of long periods of separation from their fathers while in the military.Memoirs of a Navy Brat gives us a timely insight into the military family today when so many American troops are overseas while their wives and children wait hopefully, but alone, back home.

Author : Laura Gutman
Publisher : Gatekeeper Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781662943850

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Army Brat by Laura Gutman Pdf

The lives of Army brats have always been a core component of the US military. Scarcely described until now, Army Brat: World War II is an essential account that fills a major gap in history. Author Laura Thurston Gutman lived deeply embedded within the US Armed Forces from the United States’ earliest entry into World War II through the Vietnam era. Chronicling pivotal events during those years, this historical autobiography describes a life inextricably intertwined with the military. From her birth at West Point’s hospital, to her cobbled-together education, and witnessing her father’s many military honors, Laura’s childhood was one of intense awareness of the danger her father faced and the courage her mother displayed. As she grew older, she lurked in the background during long evenings of intense discussions of policy. Through the constant upheaval and disruption so familiar to military families, Laura developed a radical independence, a determination to gain control over her life, and a fearless approach to her own education. Chronicling the experiences of a strong military family as they witness and participate in the unfolding of history in a dangerous and challenging world, Army Brat identifies consequential insights into the critical importance of a strong religious foundation; an educational system dedicated to core concepts of nation and loyalty; and leadership that prioritizes sovereignty, national defense, and military support.

Author : Shelia Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1549975803

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If You Can't Pay Attention, Take Notes by Shelia Watson Pdf

A Navy brat reflects on Brathood, the first line of defense, and why you don't wash the chief's coffee cup. These are the memoirs of John Hempton's career in the Navy and his daughter's observations as a "Navy brat."

Author : Sarah Smiley
Publisher : Berkley
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0451218515

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Going Overboard by Sarah Smiley Pdf

In 1999, Sarah was a typical bride-to-be, flustered with wedding details. Then the groom called. “I don’t want you to panic, but I might not be able to come to our wedding....” So began Sarah Smiley’s life as a military wife. As a former Navy brat herself, Sarah knew better than anyone that weddings and funerals—even childbirth!—take a backseat to Uncle Sam. But just as the young, nationally syndicated columnist was getting comfortable with the military wife’s routine, her husband was sent away for an unexpected deployment. What followed was a true test of strength and wit. From getting locked out of the house in cowgirl pajamas to wrestling with the temptation of infidelity, Sarah exposes it all with candor, heart—and knowing humor.

Author : Mary Edwards Wertsch
Publisher : Brightwell Publishing
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Children of military personnel
ISBN : 9780977603305

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Military Brats by Mary Edwards Wertsch Pdf

Military brats' childhoods are often scarred by alcoholism, abuse, and an ever-present threat of a parent's loss to war. This eye-opening, sometimes shocking exploration tells what life is really like for the stepchildren of Uncle Sam. A new recovery group, Adult Children of Military Personnel, Inc., has been formed as a direct result of this book's publication.

Author : Chuck Pfarrer
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004-12-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780891418634

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Warrior Soul by Chuck Pfarrer Pdf

“Since the first navy frogmen crawled onto the beaches of Normandy, no SEAL has ever surrendered,” writes Chuck Pfarrer. “No SEAL has ever been captured, and not one teammate or body has ever been left in the field. This legacy of valor is unmatched in modern warfare.” Warrior Soul is a book about the warrior spirit, and it takes the reader all over the world. Former Navy SEAL Chuck Pfarrer recounts some of his most dangerous assignments: On a clandestine reconnaissance mission on the Mosquito Coast, his recon team plays a deadly game of cat and mouse with a Nicaraguan patrol boat. Cut off on the streets of Beirut, the author’s SEAL detachment must battle snipers on the Green Line. In the mid-Atlantic, Pfarrer’s unit attempts to retrieve—or destroy—the booster section of a Trident ballistic missile before it can be recovered by a Russian spy trawler. On a runway in Sicily, his assault element surrounds an Egyptian airliner carrying the Achille Lauro hijackers. These are only a few of the riveting stories of combat patrol, reconnaissance missions, counter-terrorist operations, tragedies, and victories in Warrior Soul that illustrate the SEAL maxim “The person who will not be defeated cannot be defeated.”

Author : Kimberly Willis Holt
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781466814233

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Piper Reed, Navy Brat by Kimberly Willis Holt Pdf

Based on her own childhood experience, Kimberly Willis Holt's Piper Reed, Navy Brat portrays the life of a Navy family with warmth and humor. It's not easy being the middle child, especially when your dad is a Navy Chief. Meet Piper Reed, a spunky nine-year-old who has moved more times than she can count on one hand. From Texas to Guam, wherever Piper goes, adventure follows, inspired by her active imagination, free-wheeling spirit, and a bit of sister magic. Unlike her older sister, Piper loves being part of a Navy family, and unlike her little sister, Piper is no prodigy genius. Piper is Piper—fearless and full of life.

Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781410353375

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A Study Guide for Judith Ortiz Cofer's "My Father in the Navy" by Gale, Cengage Learning Pdf

Author : Robert Massimi
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329735583

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A Memoir - Robert Francis Massimi by Robert Massimi Pdf

Author : Pat Stanley-Beals
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781481717809

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Memoir: a Charged Life by Pat Stanley-Beals Pdf

The book chronicles the life story of a woman pioneer in the electrical trade. It begins with the early childhood experiences that formed her approach to life. The empowerment of feminism was a natural result of her changed life that lead her into teaching, nursing, farming and the formation of her own electrical contracting company. Another aspect in the book is her journey from realism to faith. The dynamic tension between both of these themes and the resolution of them is the substory in this very interesting memoir.

Author : Debbie Macomber
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781460314333

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Navy Brat by Debbie Macomber Pdf

Erin MacNamera had one hard and fast rule: never, never, never fall for a navy man. But, from the heart-stopping moment her eyes met Lieutenant Brandon Davis's across a crowded lounge, Erin knew life would never be the same. Sexy, tender and strong, Brandon was all she'd ever dreamed of in a man, but he was also navy—and as a navy brat from way back, she knew better than to give her heart to a seafaring man. When an old friend asked Brand to look up his eldest daughter, he never dreamed Erin would turn out to be a stubborn beauty who resisted him at every turn. Couldn't she see that they were meant for each other? When Brand was called to duty, it gave him the perfect opportunity to teach his sweet Irish rose a thing or two about navy men—and love….

Author : Scott Ludwig
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781475985771

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Distance Memories by Scott Ludwig Pdf

Ive been around the block a few times. Over half a million times, actually. Assuming a block is approximately 100 yards long and 100 yards wide, running just over 130,000 lifetime miles equates to a few more than 500,000 times around the block. So yeah, Ive been around the block a few times. Ive had my share of ups and downs. The Boston Marathon, the Badwater Ultramarathon and having whatever it takes to run every single day since November 30, 1978 would fall into the former; an aging body, injuries, andwell, to be totally honest falling down while running much too often these days would fall into the latter. But its been a good, long run and I wouldnt have wanted it any other way. My wife Cindy believes the 2003 Badwater Ultramarathon signaled the beginning of my declining health and running ability. I beg to differ: I believe it was my (last place, and darn proud of it) finish in the 2006 Western States Endurance Run that catapulted me into the downside of my running career. However, I have no regrets. As I said earlier its been a good, long run and I wouldnt have wanted it any other way. Besides, if it had been any other way I wouldnt have had the many tales you will find in this book that you, quite frankly, could not possibly find anywhere else. These are my stories frommy experiencesand my perspectives on running as well as life. Theyre all absolutely true. Theyre all brutally honest. Theyre all from the heart. Most of all, theyre all mine. Scott Ludwig, 2013

Author : Caren J. Town
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476651316

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Brat Life by Caren J. Town Pdf

With hundreds of thousands of current and former military brats in the United States, their lives as children of service members are surprisingly little documented. Reading about the experiences of fellow brats can help these children of warriors understand both themselves and the unique world in which they were raised. Learning of the challenges that these children face will also help the general population consider how to honor and to help those whose lives were shaped by the military without volunteering or being drafted. This book explores the military brat experience as reflected in novels intended for adults, adolescent fiction, autobiographies and biographies, and highlights the common elements: frequent moves, the ever-present sense of danger, the potential loss of the service member, and isolation from the larger civilian world. By understanding the lives of brats, we can better understand the very real costs--beyond the lives of service members themselves--that families bear in the name of our collective freedom and security.

Author : Morten G. Ender
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002-03-30
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UVA:X004470126

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Military Brats and Other Global Nomads by Morten G. Ender Pdf

After World War II, American political, military, corporate, and humanitarian responsibilities abroad expanded greatly. With families in tow, government officials, military service personnel, business executives, and missionaries began to travel and live, in increasing numbers, outside of their home country. Other nations followed suit. Ender examines this legacy of the late 20th century and analyzes the social, psychological, and historical imprints on people who came of age in these service organization families. Such international experiences impose specific demands on employees, their spouses and their children. These include relocation, risk of death or injury, family separation, and social controls on behavior. This collection contains thirteen essays by researchers studying children, adolescents, youth, and adults in a service organization family context, including the military, the State Department, international educators, and non-governmental organizations. The studies integrate research from sociology, psychology, child and adolescent development, family studies, and communications.