By Scott E. Raymond
One Sailor's Inner Search During the Turbulent Early 1970s
Going Home
In 1972, with the U.S. nearing an exit from a protracted and unpopular Vietnam War, twenty-two-year-old American sailor Ben Bradford continues his quest for the long sought after close father-son relationship with Pop, a decorated World War II veteran. In an unusual dream one night aboard ship, Ben sees into the past of 1943 and a life-changing experience in Pop’s life that sets in motion a swift series of transformational events in the life of the young idealist.
Set in the early 1970s, the story’s backdrop spans America’s closing combat role in Vietnam; a national, political scourge called Watergate and an international oil embargo. In epic style, Going Home brings together a powerful message of faith, family, comradeship and love during a unique time of national trial in American history.
Scott E. Raymond has written numerous magazine articles and had a career in public information and communications that covered parish law enforcement, state and local government. He served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation during two WESTPAC/Vietnam combat cruises in 1972 and 1973. A graduate of McNeese State University, he lives in Southwest Louisiana with his wife Sherrie.
Author: Scott E. Raymond
Publisher: Wise Publishing
Page Count: 288
Size: 6"x9"
Paperback
Illustrations and Photos: 1
Year Published: 2016