Men of Poseidon : Life at Sea Aboard the USS Rall
I wanted to publish this book because of its honesty. It is the first Destroyer Escort story I've read that emphasized the real day-to-day events of ship's life, not just the battles. Besides that, Dick is an excellent writer.What's also impressive is that Dick is a natural storyteller with an excellent memory. He has filled the book with many anecdotes, such as the touching story of an underage recruit, and Dick's own unsuspecting participation in a "torpedo juice" drinking party. He has included a lot of funny tales and wry observations.Dick is also a stickler for accuracy, and has spent countless hours with the original ship's log, the battle damage report, and correspondence with living crew members to get the facts straight.Another thing I like is that this story starts before the war, when many young men were ambivalent about what America's involvement should be. It concludes after the war, as we learn which crew members went where after the USS Rall was decommissioned.In short, this is an excellent book. I'm very glad I published it.