The Long Way Home: A Pacific Odyssey of Wwii

By James R. Schultz

Jim Schultz tells the true story of the transformation of a young college student into a World War II naval officer. With World War II as a backdrop, this odyssey, full of adventure and humor, touches... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887391141
• ISBN13: 9780887391149
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Creative Arts Book Co
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

An insightful look into life during WWII

For my post-WWII generation, The Long Way Home is an insightful look into the life of one who set aside a promising future "back home" to serve his country in WWII. The author does not impress by retelling stories of battle and bloodshed. Rather, this book describes the real adventure of many who served with values which are sadly disappearing from our country's landscape: values of loyalty, responsibility, comraderie, sacrifice and honor. These are the characteristics which raised up a generation of young people who were able to respond to the confusions of war. Mr. Schultz brilliantly captures the essence of our nation's heart at that point in history through the retelling of his own story.

A wonderful saga about war and humanity.

Anyone with a love of history will appreciate this unique and engrossing historical perspective. This first hand account of the naval experience in World War II contains well remembered reminiscences of the daily lives of these very young men at war. The author clearly possessed a unique sensitivity and insight into the hearts and minds of those he served with. This is not a "blood and guts" book, but a deeper exploration of the life and times. As you read it your emotions run the gamet from fear to relief, from tears to laughter. This book is well worth reading and contains wonderful pictures to boot! I loved it!!!

This is a unique and wonderful must read!!

Anyone with a love of history will appreciate this unique and engrossing historical peerspective. This first hand account of the naval experience in World War II contains well remembered reminiscences of the daily lives of these very young men. The author clearly possessed a unique sensitivity and insight into the hearts and minds of those he served with. This is not a "blood and guts" boot but a deeper exploration of the life and times. As you read it your emotions run the gamet from fear to relief, from tears to laughter. This book is well worth reading and contains wonderful pictures to boot! I loved it!!

I thought this book was very interesting and well written

This book is a true story, and I feel the author has put lots of heart into telling his story.It is a piece of history that should be used to remember the way life can be.