{"product_id":"letters-from-a-wwii-airman-how-his-faith-sustained-him-hardcover-1","title":"Letters from a WWII Airman: How his faith sustained him - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDale K. Hathaway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetters from a WWII Airman: How his faith sustained him, \u003c\/em\u003e is the true story of one of those men from what we acknowledge as \"the \"Greatest Generation\". Like so many who experienced war, Ken Hathaway (1918-2001) was reluctant to talk about those experiences, but the letters and scrapbooks he left behind contained information that, when pieced together, provided a compelling story of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe experiences of training for and participating in aerial combat in World War II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn account of being interned in a neutral country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of connections with family and friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe significance of his Christian faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wartime romance that developed because of the military service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the world of a World War II radio operator as Dr. Dale Hathaway shares the biography of his father, TSgt Kenneth Hathaway. A moving collection of letters brings to life Ken's transformation from a young, inexperienced recruit to a decorated Airman in the Army Air Corps. This narrative takes us through the grueling days of training to the harrowing mission when their bomber received heavy damage from enemy fire. Interspersed throughout is a touching story of romance between Ken and the young lady he desires to marry, adding a layer of intimacy and humanity to the narrative. Perhaps most inspiring is the unwavering faith of this remarkable man, who remains steadfast in his obedience to God. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by the \"Greatest Generation\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eLt Col Brian A. Wilken\u003c\/strong\u003e, United States Air Force (Retired)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1989, Dale K. Hathaway, has been a faculty member, department chair, and is currently serving as the associate dean of the Martin D. Walker School of STEM at Olivet Nazarene University. He received his PhD in mathematics from Boston University. His interests include spending time with his wife Heather and their three adult children, collecting and solving puzzles, some amateur woodworking, and participating in triathlons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 27, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801238745336,"sku":"9781637462829","price":39.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/OPqjdSzZKO9781637462829_3e46d5fe-2693-461a-8099-07e475fc7d84.webp?v=1780509919","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/letters-from-a-wwii-airman-how-his-faith-sustained-him-hardcover-1","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}