Whenever sailors are confronted with 'unsolvable' problems--be it a fouled anchor or paint that won't dry--they often throw up their hands and exclaim; 'We'd better ask the Chief.' That refrain; heard for generations throughout the Navy; is the theme for Jack Leahy's newest book. Written at sea; his book provides a compelling picture of the Chief Petty Officer's community in the U.S. Navy. As a guest of the Chief Petty Officer's mess aboard USS George Washington during Operation Enduring Freedom; Leahy was granted complete and unfettered access to all areas of the massive carrier and the other ships in her battle group. He interviewed nearly one hundred Navy Chiefs from the aviation; surface; submarine; and special warfare communities and recounts their stories of daily life at sea. In doing so; he presents the true backbone of the modern Navy: the wisdom; character; and dignity of the Chief Petty Officer's community. This book of contemporaneous oral history follows the format that proved so successful with Leahy's earlier book on Navy boot camp. Color photographs help bring the story to life.
#47077 in Books Shambhala 2010-09-14 2010-09-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .80 x 5.60l; .89 #File Name: 1590304950256 pagesGreat product!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very Worthwhile. I enjoyed it.By William J. FallonI enjoyed this. Lots of information; well sourced; nice conversational style. The concentration is on Mary's role as one of Christ's disciplines; not as a lover or a reformed whore. My only complaint would be the cover portrait looks more like the Mona Lisa than what I imagine Mary Magdalene actually looked like. Maybe she WAS a babe; but that's not what this book is about. Bring forth what is in you and it will save you. Got it. Read the book; methinks you'll enjoy it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting even if you can't swallow her conclusionsBy Silver Spring DaveShe has an interesting perspective that is worthy of consideration and reflection. Her style appeals to different readers in our church's small group found. However; at times she uses one scholar's interpretation and then proceeds to base her argument upon it as if the matter was definitively settled among all biblical and religious history scholars. This gave the impression that she was trying too hard to be convincing rather than let the reader draw his or her own conclusions. Moreover; her emphasis on the role of Mary Magdalene had the unfortunate effect of minimizing the importance of other women in the formation of the early Church.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A bright morning star for a new age of the Christian faithBy John C. EarpI've found a spiritual home in the writing and research of this sainted woman. She writes for the more advanced student; one who is not necessarily looking for the salacious or the scandalous; but the one who is nourished by the search and who is comforted by the still; deep waters. Her hermeneutic is certainly not one that they present in seminary; but her intuitive gift for deftly connecting the almost-connected dots; and for knowing exactly where to scratch the most itchy of curiosities has endeared her to both my heart and spirit.
