This is the story of a man who falls in love three weeks before leaving for flight training, the struggles of separation, and the Korean War -- all of which seem insurmountable odds for this young couple.
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A Montevallo, Alabama native, Gene Baldwin graduated from Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama. As an Air Force fighter pilot, he flew combat missions during the Korean War and in Viet-Nam. Now retired, he lives in Athens, Georgia with his wife Martha and his German Shepherd Nikko.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A warm and compelling real life account of love and war,
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This review is from: A Matter of Destiny (Hardcover)
Gene Baldwin writes a compelling story about love and the heartbreak of war- from leaving your new found love to losing many of his close friends through the casualities of war. His words flow easily and when I finished the book it was as though I had made a new friend who told a wonderfully interesting and exciting story to me. I do hope Gene continues to write ; he has a real talent for describing emotions and putting you "there", right in the midst of what is happening. .
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From action-packed to laid back. It's great!,
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This review is from: A Matter of Destiny (Hardcover)
Ride the roller coaster ups and downs of young love. Share the camaraderie of young Air Force officers as they learn to fly and fight. Seethe at the overbearing incompetence of one of their instructors, but respect and admire the leadership of others. Rocket toward the sun in a jet fighter at the climb rate of 6,000 feet per minute. Shiver in a frigid hootch on the stark Korean landscape. Feel the excitement of the first MIG kill. There's love at first sight, breakups, make-ups, and more. The writer draws you easily into the story where you'll experience almost every human emotion except boredom.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely true to life!,
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This review is from: A Matter of Destiny (Paperback)
The author has a unique ablility to capture the essence of the moment. The story is a compelling tale of love and combat flying experience during the Korean War. From Basic Flying Training through to the Korean War, the reader gets a feeling of close participation with Brian in all of his activities. Once I started the book, I became entranced and couldn't put it down.
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