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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Holloway has written a true memoir. May 13, 2006
By Chris Louridas
For anyone wishing to get a feel for how the average "swabbie" worked, felt, and survived during WWII, this is a must read. Robert Holloway has a way with words and phrases, that indicates he missed his true calling by not being an author all of his life. His memories are interesting and informative, and at times poignant. He introduces the reader to Navy concepts such as "hurry up and wait" that are still used today. He even provides the obligatory "puking" memory, which all sailors seem to have at least one, whenever they congregate and swap "sea stories". You will even recognize some of the characters he describes. They are real people that we have all met.
For those that have been in the Navy, this book will not only entertain you, but will bring back memories of your own service.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Hang Tuff makes you appreciate how we have what we do as Americans Mar 05, 2006
By John Walker
"jw"
This book is a real pleasure. I at first had to have another book nearby to take a break for reading, but eventually got into all the various characters and stories author Holloway shared with us. This truly was the "Greatest Generation", and books like these should be distributed to all high schoolers. I hope to get the author's address and tell him exactly how much I loved his musings, and thank him for all that he has done for this country, and the widows and families of friends he lost. I wish a book of this type could somehow have mass-market appeal, as I truly believe all Americans should read it.
Thank you Mr. Holloway.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Hang Tuff is a true Gem Jun 03, 2009
By Eric Schroyer
Thank you Bob Holloway for creating such a fun and vivid view of WWII. The short stories format is a fun, easy style to read and follow. It is really amazing to read this. I felt like I was right there with him.
If you enjoy history, you'll love this book.
If you enjoy a personal story, you'll love this book.
If you enjoy reading, you'll love this book.
If you are a proud American, you'll love this book!
Thanks for the memoir and Hats off to you, Bob Holloway!
Eric Schroyer
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A MUST Read - Truly a Treasure Apr 15, 2009
By AdoptaPlatoon Joyce Lisiewski
Bob Holloway truly makes you feel like you are right next to his buddies laughing, crying, working and just living as a sailor during WWII. If you want to know what it was like back then, this is the book to sit back and read. You will truly feel the emotions of Mr. Holloway's writings. This is a wonderful opportunity to feel - first-hand - what it was like being a sailor in battle. Truly this is a book that we should share with our kids -- especially our high-schoolers. I encourage everyone to take advantage of reading these wonderful stores. Thank you, Mr. Holloway, for sharing them with us.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
A treasure of WWII memories shared Sep 23, 2005
By J. Sweeney
"Uncle Al" Holloway has given us a treasure. He is clearly a good-hearted guy, with a keen insight into peoples' feelings, and to subtle (and some not-so-subtle) social interactions. And that is combined, fortunately for us, with a clear memory and a gift for concise expression. Every story rings true as a "yep, these are sailors alright". These are heart warming personal vignettes that anyone can relate to whose father/uncle/grandfather was a part of that pivotal episode in world history.
If you didn't get many stories first hand, these will substitute very nicely, because something like them probably happened to every guy who served. This has the stuff of classics like Mr. Roberts. It is deeply touching on a personal level, and at the same time provides enough ties to exotic ports and places and historic events to appeal to a scholar.
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