ANDY ADKINS
US Navy Veteran... City Firefighter... Engineer... Consultant... Author
"Life is a journey, one step followed by another..."
NOW AVAILABLE!
I'm pleased to announce that my debut novel, NEVER FORGET, is published and available on Amazon. It's a story of a veteran's journey for redemption and forgiveness.
NEVER FORGET is a work of fiction and is a multi-generational father, son, and grandson novel about WWII and Vietnam. It is not about combat; it is about overcoming personal conflicts caused by a war. The story reflects upon our current society of an older generation (WWII), aging baby boomers (Vietnam), and the current generation (global terrorism). It brings together multiple facets of dementia & Alzheimer's and PTSD & Survivor's Guilt in a moving, character-driven story of personal struggles and growing relationships.
I'm offering this book for free (download PDF, eBook formats) for all veterans. Actually, for a limited time, anyone can download it. But if you wish to have a paperback, it's also available at Amazon.
For more information, click HERE.
Also available in audio
My latest blog post: 9/3/24 #174 - Transfer Orders
Becky & I have traveled a bit over this summer - more than normal. We've been to Cleveland twice to spend time with our daughter, husband, and 11-month-old grandson. And we traveled to Alaska for a vacation with our son and his two boys (our grandsons). We loved every minute of that precious time with our kids and grandsons (who wouldn't?), but it's nice to be home for a while.
I say that, but now I'm wondering how soon before we get to see them again ...
At almost every airport we traveled through - whether departure, arrival, or layover - I spotted several military personnel.
I used to be able to distinguish different service members by their uniforms. But these days, I'll admit, I'm not up on what the style is, and it gets a little confusing when our young soldiers, sailors, and airmen travel in similar style uniforms.
But seeing these young recruits, both men & women, making their way through the airport concourse with that combination anticipation & excitement looks on their faces, it took me back to a time when I was their age and off to a new duty station.
Books written by Andy Adkins
80th Division (WWII) Books edited by Andy Adkins
