I'm Staying With My Boys: The Heroic Life Of Sgt. John Basilone USMC - Softcover

Proser, Jim; Cutter, Jerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0975546104 ISBN 13: 9780975546109

Publisher: Lightbearer Comm Co Inc, 2004

Synopsis

A first-hand account of one of America's greatest heroes, Sergeant John Basilone, who earned the Medal of Honor for his heroic defense of Henderson airfield, Guadalcanal, turning the tide of World War II. Sgt. Basilone narrates his own story from aimless youth into clear-eyed warrior, undefeated light-heavyweight boxer and nationally revered war hero. Disdaining fame and safety, he returned to battle. He was killed at Iwo Jima defending “his boys”--the young Marines he loved. Original.

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Review:

"Everyone should read this book, the story of a true American Hero. I served with John Basilone and I can hear his voice in every page." --Thomas O. Nass, 5th Marine Division, WWII

"This book about the legendary John Basilone is presented in such a personal style that one would believe that "Manila John" is still alive. Not since William Manchester authored his memoir GOODBYE DARKNESS twenty-five years ago has a book been written about one man that seems so authentic." --Col. Ken Jordan, USMC, ret.

"A lot has been written about my brother in the war, but it's important to know his whole story. This book tells the story of John as a boy, a teenager, and a man. Every student should study and learn from it." --Carlo Basilone, John's brother

Everyone should read this book, the story of a true American Hero. I served with John Basilone and I can hear his voice in every page. "Thomas O. Nass, 5th Marine Division, WWII"

This book about the legendary John Basilone is presented in such a personal style that one would believe that "Manila John" is still alive. Not since William Manchester authored his memoir GOODBYE DARKNESS twenty-five years ago has a book been written about one man that seems so authentic. "Col. Ken Jordan, USMC, ret."

A lot has been written about my brother in the war, but it's important to know his whole story. This book tells the story of John as a boy, a teenager, and a man. Every student should study and learn from it. "Carlo Basilone, John's brother""

Everyone should read this book, the story of a true American Hero. I served with John Basilone and I can hear his voice in every page. Thomas O. Nass, 5th Marine Division, WWII

This book about the legendary John Basilone is presented in such a personal style that one would believe that "Manila John" is still alive. Not since William Manchester authored his memoir GOODBYE DARKNESS twenty-five years ago has a book been written about one man that seems so authentic. Col. Ken Jordan, USMC, ret.

A lot has been written about my brother in the war, but it's important to know his whole story. This book tells the story of John as a boy, a teenager, and a man. Every student should study and learn from it. Carlo Basilone, John's brother

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"Everyone should read this book, the story of a true American Hero. I served with John Basilone and I can hear his voice in every page." --Thomas O. Nass, 5th Marine Division, WWII

"This book about the legendary John Basilone is presented in such a personal style that one would believe that "Manila John" is still alive. Not since William Manchester authored his memoir GOODBYE DARKNESS twenty-five years ago has a book been written about one man that seems so authentic." --Col. Ken Jordan, USMC, ret.

"A lot has been written about my brother in the war, but it's important to know his whole story. This book tells the story of John as a boy, a teenager, and a man. Every student should study and learn from it." --Carlo Basilone, John's brother

About the Author:

Jim Proser is a writer and film producer. He lives in California.Jerry Cutter is the nephew of Sgt. John Basilone. His current projects are the documentary and feature film versions of his uncle's story. He lives in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lightbearer Comm Co Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0975546104
• ISBN 13: 9780975546109
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 354