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The Lauren F. Bruner story, Memoir of a Sailor, by Edward J. McGrath and Craig O. Thompson.
"This is the best written and most detailed account of the Attack on Pearl Harbor that I have ever read. It is a true and exciting account, and pretty much exactly like it happened. I should know, since I was on USS Arizona on the morning of 7 December 1941 and was also lucky to make it out alive. This book is so good I didn't want it to end." — Lou Conter, Quartermaster 3/c, USS Arizona crew member and survivor
"Second to the Last to Leave is a really good story and I guess I should know, because I was on the Arizona with Lauren all those years ago. The way the book is written tells it pretty much exactly the way it happened and the way I remember it. It's been a lot of years and I've read a lot of books all trying to tell the story without ever having been there. But I'll tell you, Lauren's book tells it like it really was." — Howard Kenton Potts, Coxswain, USS Arizona crew member and survivor.
Purchased this book when we visited the USS Arizona Memorial. This account of the attack on Oahu on 12.7.41 will keep you turning pages! If you purchase one book about this pivotal moment in history, make this the one!
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Robert Barker
Second last to leave
A very good book to read. And very detailed.
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Joseph J. Wayne
Sorry:
Tax season means i never star ed reading it but will offer a review when finished!
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Mike Fuller
Very good book. I will read it again.
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ron robertson
Never Forget
A great read of American history.We need to know our history so we don`t repeat the mistakes.
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Brian Anderson
Second To Last To Leave USS Arizona
I enjoyed reading the book, away's nice to learn new things.
I have met 250 plus Pearl Harbor Survivor over the years, and have been there for 3 Dec. 7th Ann.
We can never forget the man and women who fought and died on that day.
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Steven Glatz
U.S.S. Arizona Second to the Last to Leave
First of all, I want to thank Mr. McCoy for his follow-up correspondence. He is very professional and a credit to the National Park System. Second, I ordered the book specifically from your bookstore as I have been there before (75th Anniversary Commemoration) and wish to support you all. Finally, Mr. Brunner’s story is RIVETING! I read the entire book in 3 days! While reading it I felt as if I were there during the attack. I highly recommend this book and am already speaking with other History/Social Studies Teachers about it! Please keep up your good work and know how much I appreciate you all. Thank you. Steven Glatz - Melissa, TX
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GREGORY DAVIS
last to return
Good read, end of an era.
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DONALD BETTS
Memories from the battleship Arizona
A fascinating story of one of the last remaining survivors of the U.S.S. ARIZONA . Now that Lauren has recently passed away , this makes this story even more poignant .
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CLAYTON ROWLES
This was a fantastic read
I purchased this book after my family made a recent holiday to Pearl Harbour and came home with a photograph of the USS Arizona gun turrent explosion after purchasing some T-shirts and other items. Once I read the photograph story I intstantly investigated more about the book, and was thoroughlly wrapt. The book is superb and I would highly recommend it to any other veteran (although a lot younger) for a great read. I loved it. Thank you very much. It arrived in Australia super quick too from when I purchased it. Thanks again.
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This is a well written account of the attack on Pearl Harbor and this brave sailor's survival and the fate of his shipmates. Should be required reading for all Americans. Definitely illustrates why that generation is labelled the greatest!!
It was an emotional gift for my parents. They loved it and it meant so much to my Dad who is a Navy veteran. The packaging and certificate was fabulous. It made for very unique memory for them.
The Oahu Island Atlas and Maps was published in 2010. It's out of print from the original publisher. I'm thankful to Pacific Historic Parks for still having some copies in their inventory. I'm giving my brother and sister a map when they come to visit from the mainland.
