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The View from Here
A Journal by Marine Corps. Aviator Thomas H. Idema
 | ISBN: 978-1-59494-016-3 |
About the Book:
| The View from Here is the author’s personal account of his experiences flying jets in a U.S. Marine Corps attack squadron during his thirteen-month tour in Vietnam. Recognized as the most intense period of the war, Tom survived the Rolling Thunder missions into deep North Vietnam, the infamous TET of ’68, missions in the A Shau Valley and the sieges of Con Tien and Ke Sanh. From the moment Tom received his orders, he kept a journal and from that journal The View from Here was born. From the skies above the brutal war below, immerse yourself in his conviction of duty, the struggles of daily life, and the pressure not only to serve with honor, but to survive one of the most infamous wars in U.S. History. |
About the Author:
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After almost five years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Tom Idema has spent more than twenty-five years as a leader in the field of computer technology. Tom received his MBA from Western Michigan University and attended the University of Mississippi on a four year academic scholarship where he earned a Bachelor of Public Administration degree. |
Reviews:
| "The View from Here is an authentic glimpse into the fast-paced life of Marine flyers testing themselves and their aircraft against North Vietnam's guns, missiles and MiGs. But it's also a tale of the irreverent Marine-aviator life that filled the hours in between the pressure-cooker bombing missions up north. When you strap into an A-6A Intruder with Tom Idema, you're in for the real thing.”
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News/Events:
| This author is available for in-store signings and classroom/book club speaking engagements. Contact cpccpress@cpcc.edu for more information. |
