{"product_id":"bug-pilot-cindy-utter-author-9798890615008","title":"Bug Pilot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vietnam War comes alive in this real-life story of a young, small-town American boy who quickly became a man with a purpose as a helicopter pilot who survived the ravages of war, made instant life-and-death decisions, earned a Purple Heart for combat wounds, and changed his life forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife was different in the 1960s for teenage boys facing life decisions as a youth. Young men got married, left home at eighteen or younger, started families, went to war, and many died before reaching age twenty-five. In fact, many U.S. Army helicopter pilots did not survive the war as they served in one of the most dangerous and deadly jobs in the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacing war was horrific--but learning to fly, making lifetime buddies, and experiencing the Vietnam War as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot was a life-changing adventure for Lew Hudspeth. His one-year tour of duty in South Vietnam in 1967 was filled with many elements, including terrifying and thrilling moments with breathless fear; intense sadness for fellow soldiers who did not survive; a strong, patriotic desire to fulfill his military duty to his country; a willingness to make the necessary sacrifices for freedom without complaining; and a powerful feeling of young, invincible strength and courage to overcome all obstacles to achieve the mission, no matter what.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis coming of age story is truly inspiring for all of our young warriors--or for those who strive to become one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cindy Utter Author, Ltc Lewis Hudspeth U. S. Army Retired\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798890615008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Newman Springs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/23\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Cindy Utter Author","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45482123559167,"sku":"9798890615008","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7393f416-a7f9-43ed-814c-b709b8cb6318.jpg?v=1715988667","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bug-pilot-cindy-utter-author-9798890615008","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}