Red Sunrise
Publisher: ACM Retro Ltd.
ISBN: 9781908431486
This story about a Naval Commander
begins during the last year of WW II and ends just after the Bikini
atomic bomb test. In just about three or so years, Commander Jack Sampson’s
life is presented -- victories, tragedies, struggles, injuries, love, content,
bravery, sacrifice. All of these fall in
the category to-the-extreme. The history lesson in this novel is both the war
with the Japanese and then the United
States ’ atomic program controversy after the
war with decisions affecting humanity.
I always love the historical parts
of the author’s stories which make you do your own research to verify fact from
fiction. How much of a challenge existed to defeat the Japanese at sea? How was
it accomplished? What were the effects of the bombs on Japanese cities? What
were the United States ’
strategic plans for follow-on nuclear research? Where and how did the Bikini tests get executed? What was the result of the
tests and impact on the natives then and still now?
However, this story in particular
was more about the life of Commander Sampson. Being a Navy veteran, living in New Mexico , working at Los Alamos ,
always having a desire to sail, and often fantasizing about living on a island
of paradise, I cherished every detail. It climaxed as expected with the
Commander finally coming to grips with his past, enjoying the present, and committing
and taking action to secure the future despite overwhelming odds. The lessons
learned from his life clarify what we all should be focused on and exhibit.
Thanks Mr. Laffy for another great book.
Reviewer: Rich
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