[Eric Wiberg] ..".builds a character both attractive and intriguing to the reader. I ended genuinely curious about what might come next; and confident that I was in the hands of an expert story-teller." -William F. Buckley Jr. "Eric Wiberg's ability; to unearth obscure historical facts; keeps me in a constant state of surprise. I commend his relentless determination to verify every detail; with local sources in Nassau's historical community; for corroboration of his findings."-Capt. Paul C. Aranha; Author; The Island Airman . . . and his Bahama Islands Home. "Eric Wiberg has made a significant contribution to the bibliography of World War II history." -J. Revell Carr; Santa Fe; N.M. This book tells one more key part of the big story and is one more piece in the giant puzzle of the history of World War II. Its value for historians cannot be underestimated. Throughout the stories of the attacks by German and Italian submarines on Allied shipping in the water around the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos; several consistent themes emerge in Wiberg's thorough accounts. Prime among them is the heroism of the merchant mariners who time and again put themselves in danger as they performed the critical task of moving supplies; military and civilian; which were vital to ultimate victory. We read of numerous instances of sailors having their ships shot out from under them and then continuously going back to sea and having additional ships torpedoed and sunk. We can also recognize what we know today as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); which was seldom recognized 75 years ago. Wiberg pays proper credit to the controversial Duchess of Windsor; whose husband was the wartime governor of the Bahamas. Just as she carried out this official duty; this book relates the heartening tales of everyday Bahamians; often poor and on outlying islands; who generously provided for these desperate castaways. Wiberg also acknowledges the heroism of the Axis submariners as he recounts not only their victories but also their deaths as many of the subs were eventually tracked down and sunk. History isn't great events; it is the continuum of many small events carried out by real people. U-Boats in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos gives us an intimate glimpse of those events and; importantly; those people. J. Revell Carr Santa Fe; N.M. Eric Wiberg grew up in the Bahamas; the son of the Swedish Consul-General there. A licensed maritime lawyer; his thesis for a Master's Degree in Marine Affairs was published as Tanker Disasters. For three years he commercially operated tankers in Singapore. Over 25 years he has sailed on 100 vessels; most of them sailboats; for 75;000 miles; including voyages across the Atlantic and Pacific and over 30 ocean passages to or from Bermuda. He has published four books; the latest being Round the World in the Wrong Season. A graduate of Boston College; he studied at Harris Manchester College; Oxford; and in Lisbon. Employed in the shipping industry in New York City; he lives with his wife and son in Westport; Connecticut.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Good History LessonBy Avid ReaderUneven Lies is a great look at the history of the struggles of African-American golfers. We all know about Tiger Woods and a few others in more recent times. However we learn about the "Jackie Robinsons" of golf and the almost impossible circumstances they faced. I was not aware of the professional tours that the black golfers had to play on such as the United Golfers Association (UGA) and the North American Golfers Association since they were not allowed to play on the PGA tour. Uneven Lies is an interesting look at Black history for all golfers and non-golfers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Wonderful TributeBy Greta Pope"Uneven Lies; The Heroic Story of African Americans in Golf" is a wonderful historic accounting of African Americans who have loved and excelled at the game of golf long before they were allowed to play on the major golf courses of the world. Because of discrimination in America; many of them only had the option to serve as caddies. Though they were excellent top-notch players; they were denied the opportunity to play competitively. In spite of the social inequities of the time; these wonderful golfers persevered and they exemplified "True American Spirit." I loved this book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. but am pleased with itBy d.ragI purchased this book as a gift. I was surprised that I had purchased a hardcover; but am pleased with it. I give it 5 stars because I have owned this book since it was initially made available; and continue to reread passages/pages/stories even after all this time. This hardcover version will make an even better gift.
