Synopsis
This is about how an unplanned encounter by the author evolved into a worthy story ...a life story about how a young Walter Rothwell, born in the US, grew up in Switzerland and became fluent in four languages by the time he was ...drafted in the US Army during World War II. Being drafted the same month that the war ended might seem fortuitous, but because of his shrewd language abilities, it enticed him into a world of strategic intelligence ...and ultimately Cold War espionage. He became a spy.
He earned rank as well as prestige as the go-to person for unearthing worthy information ...from gumshoe to classroom expert ...from authority of on-the-street mole tactics to eventually delivering the necessary backup for momentous Cold War decisions in 1952.
Rothwell delivered consequence ...oh so inconspicuously.
[Special update: Walter Rothwell passed away the morning of January 21, 2016 ... peacefully while reading his favorite books]
About the Author
Wes Choc grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, living there until 1965 when he joined the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. Since the end of his military service in 1969, he worked for the American Automobile Association for over forty years. In 1992 he was appointed president and CEO of AAA MountainWest, overseeing business and club operations in Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska. After retiring from AAA in 2008, he and his wife, Carol, moved to Arizona.
Wes has become an active community volunteer. With his TEFL certificate in hand, he spent three months teaching English as a second language in Ecuador. Back at home, Wes tutors English regularly for new US residents. He also mentors homeless and troubled youth.
Wes has worked with veterans in Montana and Arizona, especially with vets returning from overseas with PTSD or other disabilities. He is currently an active volunteer at the Tucson Veterans' Hospital helping recovering vets.
Wes enjoys writing and has recently established his own publishing platform aptly named Chosen Journey Media. With his initial success of "Just Dust - An Improbable Marine's Story", Wes went back to work and is delighted to have completed "Inconspicuous" as a life story told to him by a friend who also served the United States proudly in uniform.
Carol and Wes Choc make their home in Tucson, Arizona.
With his first work in the 'books', Wes Choc sought new work after publishing Just Dust. As it turns out, Wes' next project lived right across the street. Wes befriended his neigbor, Walter Rothwell. In casual conversation, Wes establsihed that Wally was a spy. After hours and months of casual conversation, Wes captured Wally's story. He is now proud to present it first a a tribute to Wally for his service to our nation and then to you for your enjoyment.
Inconspicuous - Walter Rothwell's Undercover Journey During the Cold War.
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