Pilot: A True Story of Courage

Author: James Bradley
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The Flyer is a story of war and terror, as well as an ode to friendship and honor. It teaches us how to die and how to live—through the story of George Bueche, a young naval pilot who escaped capture and later became the President of the United States. The Flyer is indeed an outstanding historical book, and it will deepen our understanding of the human peace cause for which we fight. The Flyer vividly recounts the stories of these brave young men who fought for their country, sacrificing their lives, and also the stories of ordinary people who endured the hellish torment of war. Burdened with heavy moral responsibility, the author shows us the cruelty and complexity of history, exposing the inhuman brutality of the Japanese samurai spirit and the bloody slaughter of millions of civilians in the war. The secret was only revealed by the author 60 years later, and the fates of eight people were disclosed—their final experiences were beyond what any of us could imagine.