Post by VeeVee on Aug 2, 2008 20:14:09 GMT -5
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The Corregidor Historic Society has now published the memoirs of Al McGrew. Lots of Corregidor memoirs have been published through the years, but Al brings fresh perspective to the genre. Central to Al's life experience was his time on the Rock, and he became one of the pre-eminent experts in the field of what George Munson describes as "the monomania, the hobby, the in-depth study of The Rock."
Al McGrew experienced, achieved and survived something extraordinary, when others around him did not. He didn't write this book as a memoir, but to relate the experiences of those of his contemporaries who did not survive. When all around him the world was going to hell, he was fortunate to remain in the calm eye of the storm. They may be his memories, but they surely are our treasure.
Travel with Al though his wartime experience full circle from Columbus Ohio, to Angel Island and beyond - into the historic locations of Corregidor, Bilibid Prison, Cabanatuan III POW Camp, Pasay School, Nichols Field, the Hell Ship Noto Maru, Moji and Omori camps in Japan, and then home at last!
The book's 240 pages are 10 x 8 inches (25cm x 20cm) and are comprehensively illustrated with full color photographs of Corregidor Now battlefields, its historic pre-war buildings and scenery, and numerous artifacts. Also featured are the series of four POW drawings by Spencer Bever, Al's childhood friend, who with Al signed on for adventure and excitement - only to collide head first with the Great Pacific War. These poignant sketches, made at the risk of severe beatings, record the life and circumstances of the prisoners' at the Pasay School and their back-breaking years digging away a hill where the second runway of Manila International Airport now stands.
The book is profusely illustrated.
corregidor.proboards79.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=214&page=1
The Corregidor Historic Society has now published the memoirs of Al McGrew. Lots of Corregidor memoirs have been published through the years, but Al brings fresh perspective to the genre. Central to Al's life experience was his time on the Rock, and he became one of the pre-eminent experts in the field of what George Munson describes as "the monomania, the hobby, the in-depth study of The Rock."
Al McGrew experienced, achieved and survived something extraordinary, when others around him did not. He didn't write this book as a memoir, but to relate the experiences of those of his contemporaries who did not survive. When all around him the world was going to hell, he was fortunate to remain in the calm eye of the storm. They may be his memories, but they surely are our treasure.
Travel with Al though his wartime experience full circle from Columbus Ohio, to Angel Island and beyond - into the historic locations of Corregidor, Bilibid Prison, Cabanatuan III POW Camp, Pasay School, Nichols Field, the Hell Ship Noto Maru, Moji and Omori camps in Japan, and then home at last!
The book's 240 pages are 10 x 8 inches (25cm x 20cm) and are comprehensively illustrated with full color photographs of Corregidor Now battlefields, its historic pre-war buildings and scenery, and numerous artifacts. Also featured are the series of four POW drawings by Spencer Bever, Al's childhood friend, who with Al signed on for adventure and excitement - only to collide head first with the Great Pacific War. These poignant sketches, made at the risk of severe beatings, record the life and circumstances of the prisoners' at the Pasay School and their back-breaking years digging away a hill where the second runway of Manila International Airport now stands.
The book is profusely illustrated.
