This book chronicles the memories; events; and happenings told in their own words by veterans; both men and women; who lived them in our nation's conflicts. Also features the "Rosie" the Riveters describing their work during those epic years. One story told by a Marine Corps pilot cites his fellow pilots; George H.W. Bush and Ted Williams; his bunk mate John Glenn; Tyrone Power; Ed McMahon; and Admiral Sidney McCain; who was John McCain's grandfather!
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Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. If you don't like Ikkyu; you just don't get it.By Richard L. RankinVery good little biographies of three zen "masters".3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. IkkyuBy Harvest MountainAn informative and well written book; with interesting anecdotes and insight into the famous Japanese Zen masters Ikkyu and Hakuin.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Only the bestBy Terry MacDonaldExtraordinary Zen Masters is a slim paperback devoted to the three zen masters; Ikkyu; Hakuin; and Ryokan. Iconoclastic; funny; and artistically vital; these men represent that which drew many of us Westerners to Zen in the first place. John Stevens gives a neat; concise compilation of the traditional biographies of these men; culled from traditional biographical materials; autobiographical primary sources; and scholarly literature.What's not to like? Only for the description of Ikkyu did I want for a bit more description on who he really was. The brevity of the text leaves out some aspects of history; such as periods of sectarianism; that help you understand these men even more. Overall - this is a great resource! I keep it handy for inspiration.
