Excerpts of Letters Received 

"It was very interesting to read. I read parts of it to my husband and it brought back many memories, some happy and some sad. He had great respect for what you did . . . "

Barbara Bush
Walkers Point
Kennebunkport, Maine

“You have recorded your memories with a great deal of wit and style. . . Of course, the chapters that deal with Holy Cross are of special interest to us here on Mt. St. James!  I enjoyed reading about your adventures with “Red” Griffin, as well as your opinions of food, academics, the NROTC program, and discipline at the Cross.  I have mentioned your book to Mark Savolis, Head of the Archives and Special Collections, who is eager to add How the Navy and I Survived Each Other to our permanent collection.

Michael C. McFarland, S.J.
President

“Just a note to confirm that we will be featuring How the Navy and I Survived Each Other During WWII in the “Book Notes” section of the Holy Cross Magazine’s summer ’06 edition.”

Jack O’Connell
Holy Cross Magazine
 

"Loved your book and couldn't put it down for a second!"

Eugene Burns
Jamaica Plains, MA

“My wife and I have both enjoyed reading your book.  I always enjoy reading books about military experiences.  Janet appreciated the underlying love story that went hand-in-hand with your navy experience.  We are glad we were able to share your war time effort with you thru your book.  The WWII war stories are many and the more that are put on paper, the more future generations can understand what this war was all about.”

Pete & Jan Hirst
Edgewater, Florida

“Thank you for writing How the Navy and I Survived Each Other During WWII.  As a former Marine of the enlisted ranks I found your book to be well titled.  It is a very easy read, while at the same time compelling and interesting.  It could be the story of many, many youngsters who went off to war with no idea of what the future would bring.  Once I started, it was not easy to put the book down.”

Arthur M. Schunk
Formerly:  Tech Sgt. Arthur M. Schunk USMC
Hq.Co. Hq. Bn. Sixth Marine Division
Tsigntao, China

“As a navy wife your exploits around the Pacific were interesting since my husband was stationed in San Diego for a short time.  Not only do you open up geographical places your writing was done with such interest and humor that makes the reading of your book most enjoyable.”

Patricia Laumer
Edgewater, Florida
 

“ . . . I enjoyed it thoroughly.  Congratulations on your success as an author!  . . . I’m looking forward to your next book!  God bless you and your family.”

Jerry Beasley
Vandalia, Ohio

“Thank you for agreeing to sign the book for my son, Jason Mooney.  He is a Naval Flight Officer (navigator) . . .  He just turned 30 and is currently deployed.  He becomes a full LT on April 1. . .  Since he too is a free spirit I know he’ll enjoy your book! . . . All my best and thank you for all you did and do! (I’m enjoying your book too.)

Lori Del Greco
Port Orange, FL

“I really enjoyed your book!  It was short & easy to read. . . I especially liked how you took your rules (Thirteen Service Truisms) and applied them to situations in your tour of duty. . . You were one of many average guys doing an extraordinary job in dangerous situations.  All you guys deserve so much credit that can no way be expressed by the American public.”

Tom Vienna
Edgewater, Florida