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Holloway has written a true memoir. May 13, 2006
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.
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Hang Tuff makes you appreciate how we have what we do as Americans Mar 05, 2006
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.
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A treasure of WWII memories shared Sep 24, 2005
"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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