The First Book of Why

Why I Am Me!

Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book The First Book of Why by Thomas Williamson, Page Publishing, Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas Williamson ISBN: 9781635683271
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc. Publication: April 4, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Thomas Williamson
ISBN: 9781635683271
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
Publication: April 4, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

A few days earlier, the plane and its crew had been declared missing. The Soviet Premier, Nikita Khrushchev, had announced two of the US spy flight crew had been captured. The crewmen would stand trial as spies and, if convicted, executed. And the US base in England, from which the flight had originated, would be bombed. Within days, thousands of “Ban the Bomb” protesters were outside the base fences, being held back by the British Army. Inside the fences, US Air Force security guards, responsible for the protection of the nuclear armed and fueled Strategic Air Command Bombers, were betting on which of them would be the first. The first to kill a protester who cleared the inner fence. I remembered, while reflecting back on my life, that this wasn’t an everyday occurrence. But it was one of many life-changing events that potentially could have changed the world.

While searching through my memories to answer my own question, Why am I me? and to answer my grown children’s many questions about our family, I decided to write down the answers. The result was this book—a book about the Cold War and the men who fought it, a story about the men and tangentially their families, who served on the front lines, protecting us from the threat of Communism. But the book is about more than the Cold War and nuclear brinksmanship. It’s a book about heroism, heartbreak, courage, spies, sacrifice, suicides, and murders. And it is still a book that answers my questions, “Who am I?” and “Why am I me?” Now I know!

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A few days earlier, the plane and its crew had been declared missing. The Soviet Premier, Nikita Khrushchev, had announced two of the US spy flight crew had been captured. The crewmen would stand trial as spies and, if convicted, executed. And the US base in England, from which the flight had originated, would be bombed. Within days, thousands of “Ban the Bomb” protesters were outside the base fences, being held back by the British Army. Inside the fences, US Air Force security guards, responsible for the protection of the nuclear armed and fueled Strategic Air Command Bombers, were betting on which of them would be the first. The first to kill a protester who cleared the inner fence. I remembered, while reflecting back on my life, that this wasn’t an everyday occurrence. But it was one of many life-changing events that potentially could have changed the world.

While searching through my memories to answer my own question, Why am I me? and to answer my grown children’s many questions about our family, I decided to write down the answers. The result was this book—a book about the Cold War and the men who fought it, a story about the men and tangentially their families, who served on the front lines, protecting us from the threat of Communism. But the book is about more than the Cold War and nuclear brinksmanship. It’s a book about heroism, heartbreak, courage, spies, sacrifice, suicides, and murders. And it is still a book that answers my questions, “Who am I?” and “Why am I me?” Now I know!

More books from Page Publishing, Inc.

Cover of the book Solitary Refinement by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book Oilpatch by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book The Second American Revolution - first 100 days by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book Rifleman's Toolbox by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book Giorgio and the Olive Branch by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book God Kept Me through it All by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book Johnnie's Details by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book Sherry Needs a Friend by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book Moonshine and the Law by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book Bear Archery Traditional Bows: A Chronological History by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book The Time Being by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book The Railroad Man: A Story and a Smile by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book Politics, Religion and Other Stuff... by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book Dark Irregular by Thomas Williamson
Cover of the book The Chapel Wedding by Thomas Williamson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy