Just Doing My Job: Stories Of Service From World War II

Jonna Doolittle Hoppes

ISBN 10: 1595800425 / ISBN 13: 9781595800428

Published by Santa Monica Press, Santa Monica, 2009

About this Item

Inscribed by story contributor Jack Hammett on Half title page in black pen,"To Bob Hoover One of the greatest icons of American Aviation History Jack Hammett Pearl Harbor Survivor" and also at his story "Remember Pearl Harbor Keep America Alert Jack Hammett" Typed letter to Bob Hoover and signed by Jack Hammett laid in. One of a number of signed books from the collection of Robert (Bob) Anderson Hoover who was an American fighter and test pilot, record setting air show aviator and flew Spitfires during World War II and was shot down in 1944 off the coast of France. No additional printings. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 Book; binding tight, mild bump to top corners else boards straight and clean; faint soil spot to bottom edge else text free of marks, appears barely read. Dust jacket ($24.95) has mild bumping to mostly spine ends. Color bright and sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Several photographs. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box.

Seller Inventory # 110618OBS1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Just Doing My Job: Stories Of Service From World War II
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press, Santa Monica
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1595800425
• ISBN 13: 9781595800428
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Preserving the personal histories of civilians and soldiers who united to defend America during the Second World War, this unique oral history tells the stories of ordinary citizens who left jobs and families behind to contribute to the war effort.

Chronicling the sacrifices made by otherwise average people, this keepsake features profiles of and interviews with the men and women who responded to the call to action by putting their lives on hold to fight for their country at home and abroad.

From soldiers and spies to factory workers and nurses, the heroes profiled in this history include Dick Hamada, a Japanese American who became a spy for the Office of Strategic Services; Edith McClure, an Army nurse stationed in England; Bobby Hite, one of the famed Doolittle Raiders, who was captured by the Japanese and endured years of torture and solitary confinement; and pilot Bob Hoover, who was shot down over enemy territory and imprisoned but managed to escape by stealing a German plane.

About the Author

Jonna Doolittle Hoppes grew up an Air Force brat and developed a passion for preserving military and aviation history. The granddaughter of General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle, she has written two books: Calculated Risk, a biography/memoir about her grandparents, and Just Doing My Job, a collection of 19 stories from World War II. Her lecture series keeps her busy touring the United States and Europe. Jonna works for the Department of Defense at Los Angeles Air Force Base. She has appeared on numerous television programs including the History Channel’s Man, Moment, Machine and a special documentary on Jake DeShazer. She lives in Newport Beach, California.

General Arthur J. Lichte, USAF, is the current Commander, Air Mobility Command, based in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.