I had a small private event to launch the book in November. It gave me the opportunity to celebrate with family and friends and also to speak about the book in a little more depth. I realized that speaking about the book focused me on not only why I wrote this book but why I feel like it needed to be written. There is something profound about ship that is lost at sea because it is final and yet physically remains in tact afterward. As I put the talk together, I focused on the idea of retelling a story told to me by old men about events that were slipping over the horizon for them. It was really meaningful to show their pictures side by side — particularly Mike Rich, Floyd Pedersen, and Bill Ames. I was also able to show the post card that my father received from Herman Wouk about a week before I was born. I’m attaching the PDF of the presentation here so you can see the photos up close. I’m looking forward to giving a similar talk in the near future and narrating a video. But in the meantime, enjoy the photos.
My Grand-Uncle Frank Edward Doyle was lost on board the USS Partridge. I never knew him, but his twin sister survived and my Grandfather was his brother before he passed. Is the book available on Amazon or somewhere for purchase?
Hi Scott —
Thank you for your note. It’s always great to meet relatives of those who served aboard the ship. I’m very sorry for the loss to you and your family. Yes, the book is available on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Deep-True-Story-Partridge/dp/1626130752/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G5AMUHP6A02U&keywords=bird+in+the+deep&qid=1579439654&sprefix=bird+in+the+deep%2Caps%2C465&sr=8-1
They were the greatest generation so brave and young they knew they probably weren’t coming home
JAMES KROUSE, I JUST BOUGHT THE BOOK. MY FATHER WAS ON THE PARTRIDGE WHEN IT SUNK.. HE LIVED BUT WAS BADLY WOUNDED. HIS NAME WAS VINCENT M. NUCIFORA SEAMAN 1C. HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE WAR. LOOKING FORWARD TO READING THE BOOK, THEN IT GOES TO MY BROTHER. I WAS IN THE ARMY FROM 1966 TO 1968. THANK YOU DON NUCIFORA
My wife is a Partridge so I thought it may have been a family relationship. Not, but still interesting to read about. Sorry for all who were lost and injured.