{"product_id":"gj-a-world-war-david-mcnamee-9798697815694","title":"G.J. - A World War II Memoir","description":"Relive the Heroic Journey of a WWII Veteran\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Heroes are not born, they're made by their actions.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the life of George Joseph Schiffer, a member of the \"greatest generation,\" whose service during World War II stands as a testament to courage, duty, and sacrifice. \u003cb\u003e\"A Sailor's Story: Blending Biography and Memoir\"\u003c\/b\u003e offers an insightful look into his wartime experiences, revealing the extraordinary within the ordinary men and women who served.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous research and heartfelt reflections, this book vividly recounts George's life from his humble beginnings as the son of Hungarian immigrants in New York to his valorous service as a U.S. Navy Quartermaster. Witness his rigorous training, perilous patrol missions along the Eastern Seaboard, and his time aboard the USS Adair during pivotal wartime battles, including the invasions of Luzon and Okinawa.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat Makes This Book a Must-Read?\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlending Biography and Memoir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGain a unique perspective with the factual rigor of a biography and the emotional depth of a memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAction-Packed Military History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore detailed accounts of U.S. Navy operations, anti-submarine warfare, and amphibious assaults during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Tribute to Unsung Heroes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrate George's quiet heroism while discovering the personal stories behind the war's larger-than-life events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory with a Human Touch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmerse yourself in the raw emotions, sacrifices, and triumphs of a sailor shaped by the crucible of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a military history enthusiast, drawn to the personal stories of \u003cb\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/b\u003e, or simply curious about the sacrifices of the \u003cb\u003egreatest generation\u003c\/b\u003e, this book provides a compelling narrative of one man's pivotal role during one of history's most trying times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David McNamee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798697815694\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"David McNamee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48800949764351,"sku":"9798697815694","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gj-a-world-war-david-mcnamee-9798697815694","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}