An epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice. Its the tale of a white pilot from the country clubs of new england and a black pilot from a southern sharecroppers shack forming a deep friendship in an era of racial hatred. Adam makos the official webpage for devotion the book by. An incredible true story of combat and chivalry in the wartorn skies of world war ii, and devotion. Makos specializes in war novels and biographies appearing on the new york times best seller list twice for his works spearhead and a higher call. Written by adam makos, audiobook narrated by dominic hoffman. I read this 420 book in two days, day one was while i was receiving my infusion of rituximab. Author adam makos talks about his book, spearhead, based on ww ii.
Lieutenant tom hudner, a white new englander from the countryclub scene, and ensign jesse brown, an african american sharecroppers son from mississippi. Tom passed up harvard to fly fighter planes for his country. But, reading a history book wasnt something i enjoyed. Ive bought some other books by adam makos, theyre great. Korean war fighter pilot story devotion set as movie.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Oct 27, 2015 in this beautifully written book, adam makos reveals a longlost story of heroism set in the frozen realm of north korea. Navys most famous aviator duo, lieutenant tom hudner and ensign jesse brown, and the marines they. An epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice ebook written by adam makos. An epic story of heroism, friendship and sacrifice by military writer adam makos is the close relationship of two navy pilots tom hudner and jesse brown during. Spearhead author adam makos on story of american hero. However, i really feel as if devotion has changed my outlook on reading about history. An epic story of heroism, brotherhood and sacrifice. Adam makos books list of books by author adam makos. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read devotion. Hailed as a masterful storyteller by the associated press, adam makos is the author of the new york times bestseller a higher call and the critically acclaimed devotion. Devotion tells the inspirational story of the navys most famous aviator duo, lieutenant tom hudner and ensign jesse brown, and the marines they fought to. The official webpage for devotion the book by adam. We have a limited number of collectible bookplates available for sale that you can mount into your own copy of devotion.
In 2008 makos travelled to iraq to accompany the 101st airborne and army special forces on. Adam makos welcome to the official website for devotion. He captures the waste and desolation of war in a very personal fashion. An epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice by adam makos. An epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice tells the inspirational story of the u. Devotion adam makos pdf an epic story of heroism, friendship. Adam makos welcome to the official website for devotion and a higher call author adam makos. Jesse brown after his corsair was hit by small arms fire forcing him to make a crash landing in sub zero weather in the mountains surrounding the chosin reservoir. Inspired by his grandfathers service, makos chronicles the stories of american veterans in his trademark fusion of intense human drama.
Adam makos immerses you in a story so crisp that youll forget youre reading a book. Hailed as a masterful storyteller by the associated press, adam makos is the author of the new york times bestseller a higher call, spearhead, and the criticallyacclaimed devotion. Mar 07, 2018 black label media has optioned devotion, and will make a movie about the true story at the center of adam makos book. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Inspired by his grandfathers service, makos chronicles the stories of american veterans in his trademark fusion of intense human drama and fastpaced military action. An epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice audiobook written by adam makos. Hailed as a masterful storyteller by the associated press, adam makos is the author of the new york times bestseller, a higher call, and the criticallyacclaimed, devotion. Inspired by his grandfathers service, adam chronicles the stories of american veterans in his trademark fusion of intense human drama and fastpaced military action, securing his place in the top ranks.
His research notes and bibliography are extensive, as well as the multitude of photographs documenting his story. In 2008 makos travelled to iraq to accompany the 101st airborne and army special forces on their hunt for al qaeda terrorists. Adam makos born 1981 is an american writer, editor, historian and publisher. It describes two men that became military heroes during the korean.
Navy retired devotion is the account of an incredibly selfless heroic attempt by lt. Navys most famous aviator duo, lieutenant tom hudner and ensign jesse brown, and the marines they fought to. From the new york times bestselling author of a higher call comes the riveting world war ii story of an american tank gunners journey into the heart of the third reich, where he will meet. Hailed as a masterful storyteller by the associated press, adam makos is the author of the new york times bestseller a higher calland the critically acclaimed devotion. Makos has interviewed countless veterans from the second world war, korea, vietnam, and presentday wars. Black label media has optioned devotion, and will make a movie about the true story at the center of adam makos book. Apr 19, 2018 this is adam makos first published book, though he has been editor of the military magazine valor, for some fifteen years, and frankly i was intrigued when i read a synopsis of the storyline, but was not expecting great writing from this firsttime author. Dominic hoffman, narrator this is a well written book that is read expertly by the narrator. An epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice by adam makos online at alibris. Read devotion pdf an epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice by adam makos ballantine books for readers of unbroken comes an unforgettable tale of.
The book, writes the author, is an inspirational story of an unlikely friendship. Spearhead author adam makos talks about new book, ww ii hero. Each bookplate is hand signed by chosin few marine john red parkinson and author adam makos. It was one of the best books by a firsttime author i have ever read, and for some odd reason, i awakened this morning with this book on my mind. An epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice paperback march 21, 2017. Inspired by his grandfathers service, adam chronicles the stories of american veterans with his trademark fusion of intense human drama and closeup military action, securing his place in the top ranks of military. Korean war fighter pilot story devotion set as movie starring glen. Kirkus tv interview with bestselling author adam makos youtube. Top 10 best adam makos books adam makos written works. By adam makos, ballantine books, new york, ny 2015. An epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice adam makos. An epic story of heroism, friendship and sacrifice by military writer adam makos is the close relationship of two navy pilots. Adam makos takes us into the cockpit as these bold young aviators cut their teeth at the worlds most dangerous joblanding on the deck of an aircraft carriera line of work that jesses young wife, daisy, struggles to accept. Author adam makos talks about his book, spearhead, based on ww ii vet in famous tank duel with german enemy.
Michael tougias, coauthor of the finest hours once again, adam makos demonstrates himself as a rising star in historical nonfiction. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Stay informed about books like devotion and more from penguin random house. Navys most famous aviator duo, lieutenant tom hudner and ensign jesse brown, and the marines they fought to defend. The official website of adam makos, the international bestselling author of a higher call, devotion, and spearhead. Jan 16, 2019 from the new york times bestselling author of a higher call comes the riveting world war ii story of an american tank gunners journey into the heart of the third reich, where he will meet. An epic story of heroism, brotherhood and sacrifice, and more on. In this beautifully written book, adam makos reveals a longlost story of heroism set in the frozen realm of north korea. Nov 01, 2015 their final flight took place to support marines trapped around the frozen chosin reservoir, and makos detours regularly for shorter biographies of several who fought and suffered on the ground. While in high school makos was one of the founding members of valor a magazine depicting veterans stories ranging from world war i to iraq war. As its stated on the cover, its an epic story of heroism. Welcome to the page of adam makos, author of the new york times bestsellers a higher call, and spearhead, available wherever books are sold. Kirkus tv interview with bestselling author adam makos.
An epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice, author adam makos shares the story of lt. Hailed as a masterful storyteller by the associated press, adam makos is the author of the new york times bestsellers a higher call, and spearhead, as well as the criticallyacclaimed devotion. Hailed as a masterful storyteller by the associated press, adam makos is the author of the new york timesbestseller a higher call and the critically acclaimed devotion. Navys most famous aviator duo, lieutenant tom hudner and ensign jesse brown, and the marines they fought.
Be sure to check out my new book, spearhead, available in bookstores everywhere. For more than half the book, the author describes peacetime service of a naval band of brothers. An epic story of heroism, brotherhood and sacrifice adam makos on. An epic story of heroism, brotherhood and sacrifice adammakos on. The writing is as seamless and spellbinding as almost any i have read.
Jul 10, 2018 read devotion pdf an epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice by adam makos ballantine books for readers of unbroken comes an unforgettable tale of courage from americas forgotten. I stumbled upon this book and despite the old adage about not judging a book by its cover, i purchased the eversion through the apple store because the picture on the front cover intrigued me. Adam makos takes us into the cockpit as these bold young aviators cut their teeth at the worlds most dangerous job landing on the deck of an aircraft carrier and a line of work that jesses young wife, daisy, struggles to accept. Devotion tells the inspirational story of the us navys most famous. Devotion is an incredible story from military journalist, adam makos. Nov 16, 2015 i like watching movies based around war and there are times when i will watch documentaries as well. Devotion national bestseller from americas forgotten war in korea comes an unforgettable tale of courage by the author of a higher call. The men were pilots from starkly different backgrounds serving in the korean war. Adam makos is a journalist, historian and editor of the military magazine, valor. Be sure to check out my new book, spearhead, available in.
1415 732 1312 1176 30 1387 1634 217 54 1139 815 348 890 1195 1454 1360 1239 1072 57 1097 215 1637 1072 1426 1182 1414 947 427 30 1125 306 145 1330 1369 866 484