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..... Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform: A Memoir of World War II Author: Edgar E. Willis |
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Review by: Major Zachary Miller, U.S. Army Veteran of the Iraq War Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart recipient Graduate of Harvard and West Point “In Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform Edgar Willis reminds us why the greatest generation has earned our respect and gratitude. More than just a vividly told memoir of his service in the Navy during World War II, it is a narrative of the entire war-time experience. From the fortuitous twists of fate that so influenced his path to his faithful portrayal of life aboard the “USS Alaska,” Willis weaves together a wonderful story. But this memoir also chronicles a consummate family man whose most crushing disappointment was not returning home to his wife and kids immediately after the war ended. In telling us how he came to serve and the sacrifices he made along the way, Willis delivers an engrossing account of a life well-lived.” Review by: Darrell Trent, United States Ambassador Acting Secretary of Transportation under President Ronald Reagan “This book makes a significant contribution by detailing inefficiencies of war on a personal basis. It describes the impact war has on the lives of those actually doing the fighting. My wartime experience in Iraq gave me the opportunity to experience the tenor of combat, and to see the absurdity of a large military bureaucracy trying to deal with daily operational issues. Willis captures both initiatives in real time experience. I cringed at the moments of tragedy, and laughed at the absurdities of other events as they interplayed together.” “Civilian in an Ill-fitting Uniform is a book that should be read by policy makers who are sending our young men and women into combat situations in far off places without having clear objectives or opportunities for success.” Review by: William C. Orr, Ph.D. President and CEO Lynn Health Science Institute Clinical Professor of Medicine University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center “This book provides a rare first hand account of a crucial time in American history, the end of the war in the Pacific in WWII. The book is compelling and insightful, and describes the experiences of a young PhD who is suddenly exposed during wartime to the rigors, discipline and dangers of military life. The book is replete with anecdotes which are riveting and sometimes quite touching and humorous. Reading the book is much like reading a book by the eminent American historian David McCullough, in that the accounts of events are as if you were actually there.” Review by: Rev. Daniel W. Bellavia Senior Pastor First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo “Dr. Willis’s command of the written word is extraordinary, and as you read the book, the voice of the author is loud and clear. He is whimsical when recounting the story of Bing Crosby sharing an impromptu version of “White Christmas” on the eighteenth hole of a charity golf tournament, stark and graphic when writing about the effect of hearing General Schmidt’s plea for information during the early days of the Battle of Iwo Jima, and lucid and insightful when sharing the language of the navy in a way that is both instructive and easily understood.” “Dr. Willis shares his conclusions as well as his memories. While some veterans would be content to simply remember through a haze of rose-colored reflection, Dr. Willis clearly reports the truth as he knows it. The most refreshing aspect of the memoir is how it reveals a mind at work—willing to share opinions and name names—rather than simply providing a stenographer’s account of events. This mind is perhaps the most wonderful aspect of the book as Dr. Willis spins tales of grim reality and utter joy with equal skill and interest. His stories are both intimate and at times shockingly public.” |
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| ..... SMOERs - Daily Reminders for Outstanding Living Author: Richard L. Weaver II, PhD. Website: http://smoers.com/ |
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Book description: In the first 10 days you will find:
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1: Follow the rules
Day 2: Believe in self-help Day 3: Use daily quotations to help in improving yourself Day 4: Take time to reflect Day 5: Find moments that take your breath away Day 6: Do your part, however small, to help save the planet earth Day 7: Never let rejection get you down Day 8: Keep focused on what pleases you, and happiness will come Day 9: Eliminate trivia and pettiness from your life Day 10: Do everything you can to improve your situation Different from Dr. Weaver's previous books on And Then Some Book 1, Public Speaking Rules, and You Rules... SMOERs is a book where each sumptuous page offers a delectable treat. |
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Ann O'Halloran, LISW, (Licensed Independent Social Worker) describes the book well: When I first glanced at this book I thought Dr. Weaver had put together just a bunch of quotes. However, I thumbed through a few pages and quickly realized the quotes have been carefully selected, as well as intermingled with some of Dr Weaver's own quotes to create thought inspiring pages. The days can be read in any order and are as delicious as the cover. back to top |
| ..... You Rules! Author: Richard L. Weaver II, PhD. Website: http://yourules.com/ |
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Book description: You Rules is a collection of essays designed to assist in growth, development, and change. The essays offer encouragement, specific suggestions, and inspiration. There are 50 essays divided into six separate sections. "Establish the Characteristics" includes essays on optimism, attitude, habit, passion, luck, and comfort. . "Strive to be Healthy" discusses exercise, a sense of wonder, a sense of humor, and the establishment of healthy selfishness. . "Get Where You Want to Go" treats subjects such as self discipline, time management, listening to instincts, worry, memory, effective listening, and how to move to the front of the pack. . "Exercise Your Creativity" helps readers understand creativity, characteristics of creative people, and how to develop a life in which creativity can flourish. . "Maintain Your Progress" covers dealing with failure, the aftermath of mistakes, and undesirable social influences. It ends with an essay on making self-improvements last. . "Look to a Positive Future" includes ten essays that will assist in maintaining balance, developing a growth mindset, reflecting on blessings, understanding and achieving forgiveness, becoming a loving human being, striving for improvement, and living the good life |
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Book review - Marge Norris: Dr. Weaver is a very motivated person who wants to help encourage others to make the most out of this one life we are given. He shows us the many variety of ways he uses his ideas in his own life with humerous examples that make you chuckle and want to get up off the couch and get busy on the road to improvement. His examples give the reader the feeling of his personal committment to a long and healthy life without the feeling that he is "preaching" his methods. It has made me want to reconsider some of my food choices, the need for exercise, but most of all my feelings toward the world that I see everyday. I am thoroughly enjoying this book and hope others will take Dr. Weaver's ideas into their hearts as well. back to top |
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..... Public Speaking Rules Author: by Richard L. Weaver II, PhD. Website: http://publicspeakingrules.com/ |
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Book description: Dr. Weaver knows public speaking! This book is written for those who are seeking the nuts-and-bolts of speech preparation and presentation. The book covers the fundamentals of public speaking, and it is designed for the first-time public speaker as well as for experienced public speakers who want to brush up on the basics. It is a well-written, practical, straightforward, hands-on approach to the essential elements necessary for giving great public speeches. |
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Book review - Misty M. Mulligan: Dr. Weaver's book, Public Speaking Rules!, is all you need to give a great speech. In just over 180 pages he tells you how to deal with anxiety and fear, adapt to your listeners, be original and focused, organize your ideas, construct introductions, transitions, and conclusions, and work on your language. In addition, he offers specific suggestions for developing your credibility, rehearsing your speech, delivering your ideas with confidence, and learning from every performance. Because of his extensive background in writing books on public speaking and giving numerous speeches (many of them published), his suggestions are well researched, reliable, and practical. If you are looking for sure-fire approaches and dependable advice, Dr. Weaver's ideas are definite and foolproof. Public Speaking Rules is a well-written book designed to help people give more effective speeches or assist experienced speakers polish and hone their skills. This is a great book! back to top |
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..... And Then Some Author: Richard L. Weaver II, PhD. Website: http://andthensomeworks.com/ |
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Book description: Daily And Then Some moments have never ceased, and will never cease. With respect to influential, life-altering, high density, transforming events, nothing compares with the colossal And Then Some phenomena. And Then Some is your benchmark. Establish a new pattern and approach for reshaping your life. |
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Book review - Ann O'Halloran, MSW, LISW If you're the kind of person who reads for inspiration in your life, this is the book for you. Dr. Weaver really pours his heart out (at times he's a bit condescending, but that's ok he's a retired professor) and talks of his life and family experiences which illustrate the "and then some" philosophy. It's about that old saying, "give 110% to get 110%." If you believe in giving life everything you can to make your journey the best it can be, you will find this book is for you. If you only want to give 55%, maybe you'd change your mind after reading a few of Dr. Weaver's essays. At least it's worth a try! back to top |