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A Matter of Destiny

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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. .

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.

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.

The author has brought the reader into the heart and mind of a young man becoming a fighter pilot during the Korean War. It is truly a love story that prevails during the most trying of separation and war. It holds you to the end. It is obviously written by one who lived it. The reader has a rare priviladge of being there -- vicariously. Wow! What a book!

A Matter of Destiny gave me an inside view of how a young man deals with the realities of life as a fighter pilot during the Korean conflict. The characters were believable with a satisfying balance of war and love, conflict, courage, and resolution. I hope there are more books on the way from Gene Baldwin, who weaves a compelling story.

This book would probably be most enjoyable for those who have lived during the time of the Korean war. It brings home , in great detail, all that the airmen in training endured, both physically and psychologically. Very enjoyable reading.

Having been privileged to read this book as it was being written, I can say it will appeal to all ages. The tender love story will touch the hearts of all. The war experiences are both somber and gripping, especially for those who served in or remember Korea. Southerners will relish the vivid descriptions of areas of Alabama, Georgia and Florida as well as the college campus where much of the action takes place.The novel is a throughly enjoyable one which holds your attention and keeps you from wanting to do anything other than continue reading it.