One More Mission: A Journey from Childhood to War (Hardcover)

by Jesse Pettey (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation (December 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401019323
• ISBN-13: 978-1401019327
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,157,880 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A time to remember, January 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: One More Mission: A Journey from Childhood to War (Paperback)

This is a fascinating story of a boy growing up in Nacogdoches, a small town located along the historical Old Spanish Trail in East Texas. The author writes about his school memories and his boyhood adventures as he grew up to become a bomber pilot in World War II. He then describes in detail his 35 bombing missions over various cities in Europe and his meeting a beautiful young Italian girl who returned with him to the U.S. as his wife. It is a spellbinding accounting of the author's journey from childhood during the Great Depression to a devastating war in Europe and his safe return home with
an Italian bride.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book about life during WWII, April 18, 2002

By	Hughes J Glantzberg (Gunnison, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One More Mission: A Journey from Childhood to War (Paperback)

With a special interest in World War II and the 461st Bombardment Group in particular, I found this book excellent. Most of the men who fought during WWII were in their late teens and early 20s. It's amazing to be able to read about their activities.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting reading., February 7, 2002

By	JC (Laie, HI USA) - See all my reviews

I really enjoyed reading about this young boy's life in east Texas during the Depression. Gives one a good idea of what life was really like back then. The small town boy then grows up to go fight in a world war as a bomber pilot. Interesting accounts of each mission he flew over Europe. A well-written book.