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Rendezvous in the Coral Sea

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As a woman in her mid-20's, I can honestly say this book appeals to a wide audience. Although "Rendezvous in the Coral Sea" describes the author's experience during WWII, it is clearly the story of so many soldiers who fought in the war. The reader is exposed to the tragic, romantic, political, and humorous (I laughed out loud!) aspects of the war. The story is so real and appealing that I felt myself nostalgic for a time during which I never lived. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

A beautifully written candid account of one man's experiences during World War II beginning with his volunteering for the Navy, his assignment to the air craft carrier, the Wasp and his personal account of its sinking and his survival. An easy read. History and literature lovers alike will enjoy this one and cry for more from the author.

This book is an excellent read for the history buff, OR anyone with a taste for WWII literature. Chitwood's adventures are at times tragic, galling, terrifying and hilarious. His love for an exotic island girl is offset by the garishness of the War. This is Chitwood's first book, yet it reads as though he has been writing for years. This is probably due to the fact that he has kept these stories to himself for all this time. This is an account of war told from the "grunt's" perspective--it does not glorify war, but glorifies the men AND women who dutifully and bravely served this country.