"Expecting to Fly"

Loon goes on sale May 19.

Three months from today! 

The paperback galley proofs are in.  But for the cover and soft binding, they are identical to the actual book.  I received my copy the other day and can't put it down. It is a paralyzingly powerful feeling to know that this story will be told.    

Random House has sent out the first batch of galleys to over 100 media outlets (NY Times, Publishers Weekly, NPR, and everyone else you can imagine.)  

The marketing and publicity campaign will be focused on both print and electronic media with a heavy web presence as well. There will not be a formal book tour, but I will appear for signings at a number of venues after May 19 including the Army-Navy Club in Washington, DC. Watch this space for more information.

Product Description

A lyrical memoir of a prep school boy who creates his own path to higher learning: enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, fighting in Vietnam, and then studying at Harvard

Reviews

"The battle at Loon erupts suddenly and sucks you in. Like Jack McLean, you ask: what am I doing here? The answer is: you joined the Marines and now it's time to fight for your life. A gripping story of violence and dedication to survival."
---- Bing West, author of The Strongest Tribe
"LOON is a saga of an infantry Marine - the decision to enlist, the intensity of the recruit, mortal combat, and finally transition back to civilian life. This beautifully written story is a must read for all combat warriors, their families, and those interested in the turbulent times surrounding the Vietnam War."
----Col H.C. "Barney" Barnum, USMC (Ret), Medal of Honor Recipient

“[This] unique tale . . . is skillfully written and will be among the classic books written about the Vietnam War.”
—Jan Scruggs, Esq., Founder and President, Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Pre-order today.

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