The Right Thing [VINTAGE 2002] [SIGNED FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
Language: English
Published by Integrity Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee, 2002
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Vero Beach Books, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.Vero Beach Books
AbeBooks seller since March 20, 2019
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 75.00
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Fine condition beige boards, black spine, and gold spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes Preliminary Page (full title page) Quote by President George W. Bush re: "fine American patriot" Cmdr. Scott Waddle (ret.); Author Dedication; Acknowledgments and Epilogue: Promises Broken; Promises Kept. Illustrated with a section of color photographic plates and black-and-white timeline drawing. A former owner rectangular bookplate is neatly affixed to the inner front board. Signed, inscribed and dated (2004) by the author, Navy Commander Scott Waddle, with blue Sharpie/marker on the blank first free front endpaper. "Against the advice of his lawyer, Against the direction of the Navy, Scott Waddle followed his conscience. When a U.S. nuclear submarine collided with a Japanese fishing boat in February 2001, the story made international headlines. Navy Commander Scott Waddle, captain of the USS Greeneville, was at the center of the controversy. This is his firsthand, never-before-published account of that fatal moment and the heartbreaking events that followed. Unlike many other leaders in the public eye who have denied or made excuses for their behavior, Waddle stood boldly and took complete responsibility for his actions. The support of his family, and his steadfast faith in God, strengthened him through this horrible ordeal. And his deep remorse has compelled him to offer a sincere apology to the victims' families.Waddle's pursuit of integrity against all odds is not only dramatic reading, but provides an inspiring challenge to anyone facing difficult choices in life." - from the rear outer jacket. " "I'll kill you before I allow you to take the stand to testify without immunity," my lawyer Charlie Gittins railed. "On second thought, I won't have to - you'd be killing yourself!" I smiled slightly at my defense counsel's impassioned plea. I knew Charlie wanted to protect me, but I felt compelled to take the witness stand. I believed that the truth should be known about the sorrowful events in which I had played a part. "I have to, Charlie. I did it. Nine people are dead because of me." In the span of eight minutes on February 9, 2001, Navy Commander Scott Waddle's life was forever changed. He gave the order to perform an emergency maneuver that inadvertently caused the nine-thousand-ton nuclear attack submarine he commanded to rip up through the water and smash into the Ehime Maru, a Japanese fishing boat. The Right Thing is a riveting account of the events that were set into motion that fateful day. As Retired Commander Waddle shares his story, he reveals compelling insights about naval life and fascinating details of the incident that have not been reported by the media. This inside look at one man's choices in dealing with insurmountable misfortune offers a motivating call to others who are contending with adverse circumstances of their own." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Right Thing [VINTAGE 2002] [SIGNED FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
- Author
- Waddle (ret.), CMDR. Scott; Abraham, Ken
- Publisher
- Integrity Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- SIGNED ITEMS
Vero Beach Books
Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
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Vero Beach Books is an antiquarian bookseller with a constantly updated inventory of rare out-of-print books, signed books, children's books, plus a large inventory of ephemeral items such as major U.S. city newspapers going back 100 years and more, golden and silver age fine condition comic books (soon to be added), and many other ephemeral items as well as much more recent popular volumes. We have been in business for 25 years, originally known as Emerson Books (named after one of our owner's favorite authors, to wit, Ralph Waldo Emerson) located back then in Westport, Connecticut. That said, we are here to serve you, to offer you fine quality items that are conservatively described so that you will always be pleasantly surprised and delighted with your purchase. Twenty-five years in the bookselling business has borne out our stellar service oriented reputation; the only difference is that now we are located in the almost always sunny and warm climate of Vero Beach, Florida. Again, we are here to serve you and, as was the case when we were previously known on ABEBooks.com as Emerson Books, we will continue to offer our very popular 100% free search service for those hard to find books rare and out of print books. Oftentimes we are also able to obtain these rare finds at very good discounts to our customers' so it is always worth contacting us in such cases! RECENT CUSTOMER ACCOLADES: "Hi Steve, just received the mega sized Atlas Shrugged. Great service, great packaging, and excellent book condition. Looking forward to reading it again. All the best, Gunter." "Thank you so much for my book! It was packaged so nicely! Great end to my day! Have a great day!" - Lisa. "Thanks for the great send. Well done!" - Valdo. "Steve, I received the book today. It is a very clean copy just like you described, and I am extremely happy to now own a first edition copy in such wonderful condition! Thank you very much". - Ray." "No questions or issues. I just wanted to thank Steve for doing such a nice job packaging the book and shipping it out. Everything is Great! Have a Merry Christmas!" - Brad S. "Dear Steve - I just received my book from you, Bob Dylan: Chronicles Vol. One and I am so impressed with your services. It came early, was a new copy just as advertised, and you packaged it just perfectly. It is a Christmas gift for my sister, who is a huge Bob Dylan fan. Thank you so much for your outstanding service, Steve! I will not hesitate to order from you again, and recommend you to others. Have a safe and joyous holiday season! Best Regards, Kathleen" "Greetings STEVE - Thank You for sending the COSMOS DVD set. It arrived in good condition last week. THANK YOU for your meticulous care in wrapping the DVD set package!!! This COSMOS Collector's Edition DVD set will be making a cherished Christmas gift for someone who grew up with COSMOS in 1981 era. Appreciate you offering it for sale at a reasonable price. Best wishes to you for a Christmas Holiday." - Alan C. "His Steve, no queries - just to say thank you. Book arrived in good condition and looking forward to reading what Mark Lane had to say about the Warren Commission's findings ...so long ago!" - Cheers, Nigel. "Just received my copy of Angle of Repose. Congratulations on both timely processing and the excellent copy of the book all at reasonable price. Well Done!!!!" - Beth B.…
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