Books

January 18th, 2009

On 12 Feb 98, Bill Riddle wrote:

> “The Good Shepherd” is one I have not read. Didn’t think there were
> any CSF that I had missed. That goes to the top of my acquisition
> list.

The book has been described (ask your Dad to forgive me for this John) as
“Hornblower in WWII”. The qualities shared by both characters are rather
surprising at first, but in no way detract from the description of the many
instances of soul-searching that encumber what those not in command
consider easy decisions.

Regards,

James

PS: Check your clock Bill, you’re sending out incorrect date/time groups.
In the Heart of the Pine Barrens 39 54 03 N, 74 49 26 W

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