After visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington; D.C. and reflecting on the name of a distant cousin; first-time author Gary Hook set out to discover the man he had never known and what happened to him during the war. He searched for and found his cousin's closest relatives; friends and fellow soldiers with whom his cousin served during the war. Through extensive personal interviews and key government documents the author uncovered a story of gripping air combat; heroic sacrifice; and a terrible secret that lay hidden for more than thirty years.
#2753055 in Books Rodney L Hurst Sr 2015-12-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; 1.04 #File Name: 0578174537320 pagesUnless We Tell It It Never Gets Told
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Good Read!By Kindle CustomerThrough a series of deftly limned vignettes; Author Hurst brings the national battle for Civil Rights down to the city level of Jacksonville; Florida. He writes of local persons; some unheralded; who advanced the cause. In Part II; he takes a broader; historical bent; ending in the celebratory election of Barack Obama; while acknowledging the battle for Black Civil Rights has not yet been.This book would be worth its purchase price soley for the author's personal recollections of his role in the Struggle; however; he makes a broader point; beginning with the title of the book; Unless WE tell It; It Never Gets Told. He observes Black people have been given short shrift in the annals of history; and their economic input into the wealth of the nation has never been appreciated.For any student of history; this is an enlightening work; for young Black men and women; it goes much further than the cursory mentions of Black history they are apt to find in their schoolbooks. For everyone; this is a good read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Jacksonville should be proud!By Seeking SpiritI loved this book. I grew up white in this town in the 60's. My world was uninformed and untouched by Mr. Hurst's world. Now I know why! We never heard that they had their own version of the newspaper or that accomplishments of our African American neighbors were just ignored. We were taught that Florida was not really involved in the unrest happening in the rest of the South. We marveled at the black high school bands in our parades due to the jazzy performances compared to the staid military presentation of the white bands. But we didn't ever go near those schools or neighborhoods. He is right. They do have to tell their own stories and I hope more white people will read this book and gain a deep appreciation for the contributions of our African American neighbors. Today; I am embarrassed and ashamed of my ignorance.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very informative and contains a lot of unknown history with ...By BingVery informative and contains a lot of unknown history with which all Jacksonville residents ought to familiarize themselves. Is also history of which entire country should be aware.
