A True American

From a farm in Illinois to Hawaii, Guadalcanal, Korea and Vietnam, Pearl Harbor Survivor Sterling Cale's military career has taken him around the world and back again. With a front row view of the attack, Cale bravely rescued men from the burning water of Pearl Harbor and collected bodies from the wreckage of the USS Arizona. His story is one of service, sacrifice and what it means to be a true American.

• Best Seller: Top Ten Books at Pearl Harbor
• Paperback: 56 pages
• Published by Pacific Historic Parks

Reviews Paige Walker, Goodreads.com Met this gentleman while visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites on a recent visit to Oahu, Hawaii. Very nice, interesting man and we were honored to learn more about his story.

 

Book Club Questions

1. The author's account includes many moments of courage and resilience. Which of these moments stood out to you the most and why?

2. What themes and messages did you take away from the author's firsthand account of the beginning WWII and Pearl Harbor?

3. In what ways did the author's experiences differ from what you had previously learned about Pearl Harbor?

4. How did you like the book? What part of Sterling Cale's experience did you find interesting or inspiring?