The Right Thing [SIGNED FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]

Waddle (ret.), CMDR. Scott; Abraham, Ken

Published by Integrity Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee, 2002

About this Item

Fine condition beige boards, black spine, and gold spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes Preliminary Page (full title page) Quote by President George W. Bush re: "fine American patriot" Cmdr. Scott Waddle (ret.); Author Dedication; Acknowledgments and Epilogue: Promises Broken; Promises Kept. Illustrated with a section of color photographic plates and black-and-white timeline drawing. A former owner rectangular bookplate is neatly affixed to the inner front board. Signed, inscribed and dated (2004) by the author, Navy Commander Scott Waddle, with blue Sharpie/marker on the blank first free front endpaper. "Against the advice of his lawyer, Against the direction of the Navy, Scott Waddle followed his conscience. When a U.S. nuclear submarine collided with a Japanese fishing boat in February 2001, the story made international headlines. Navy Commander Scott Waddle, captain of the USS Greeneville, was at the center of the controversy. This is his firsthand, never-before-published account of that fatal moment and the heartbreaking events that followed. Unlike many other leaders in the public eye who have denied or made excuses for their behavior, Waddle stood boldly and took complete responsibility for his actions. The support of his family, and his steadfast faith in God, strengthened him through this horrible ordeal. And his deep remorse has compelled him to offer a sincere apology to the victims' families.Waddle's pursuit of integrity against all odds is not only dramatic reading, but provides an inspiring challenge to anyone facing difficult choices in life." - from the rear outer jacket. " "I'll kill you before I allow you to take the stand to testify without immunity," my lawyer Charlie Gittins railed. "On second thought, I won't have to - you'd be killing yourself!" I smiled slightly at my defense counsel's impassioned plea. I knew Charlie wanted to protect me, but I felt compelled to take the witness stand. I believed that the truth should be known about the sorrowful events in which I had played a part. "I have to, Charlie. I did it. Nine people are dead because of me." In the span of eight minutes on February 9, 2001, Navy Commander Scott Waddle's life was forever changed. He gave the order to perform an emergency maneuver that inadvertently caused the nine-thousand-ton nuclear attack submarine he commanded to rip up through the water and smash into the Ehime Maru, a Japanese fishing boat. The Right Thing is a riveting account of the events that were set into motion that fateful day. As Retired Commander Waddle shares his story, he reveals compelling insights about naval life and fascinating details of the incident that have not been reported by the media. This inside look at one man's choices in dealing with insurmountable misfortune offers a motivating call to others who are contending with adverse circumstances of their own." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Right Thing [SIGNED FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
• Publisher: Integrity Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Signed and Inscribed