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Ernie Coleman survived the worst opensea defeat in US Navy history.But he paid a price and buried the horrific memories for decades.In the manner of Mitch Alboms highly successful Tuesdays with Morrie, 22 Minutes is a searing account of a survivor coming to terms with an incident he had suppressed for sixty years and the writer who painstakingly put together the clues about what had happened.Author Jeff Spevak was confronted with a dilemma: How do you tell the story of a man who cant bring himself to talk about the most epic moment of his life? A clever fellow whod scrapped to survive in a fashion that seems quaint today, Coleman tested himself as a teenager by swimming across lakes, building homes from foraged lumber, running a Navy carpentry shop as though he were a member of the scamming crew of McHales Navy. He was a selftaught sailor whod become a legend on Lake Ontario. At age 96, Ernie was still sailing.Ernie Coleman talked of his life frankly his honest remembrances of brawls and regrets. But he refused to talk about the one thing that had haunted him for decades: the sinking of his ship the Vincennes and his nightmares of men screaming in the burning sea, of incinerated corpses still manning the antiaircraft guns.Through interviews with Coleman's family and others who knew Coleman, and arduous research Spevak finally put together what had occurred the night of the horrendous loss of his ship, the USS Vincennes, a cruiser sunk during the World War II Battle of Savo Island off Guadalcanal. Four big ships and more than 1,000 sailors were lost that night in a 22minute battle, the worst opensea defeat in the history of the United States Navy.Gripping, moving, highly personal, 22 Minutes is Colemans story of the incident he had buried for more than 60 years. Did Ernie pursue sailing with such intensity, at a time when most men his age are sitting in front of the television, waiting for the end, so that he did not have to close his eyes and remember that night on the Vincennes?I know why those kids come back from Afghanistan and shoot themselves, he said sadly one morning, sitting on the shady patio at his home. You lay awake at night, reacting, reacting, reacting. Because its so real.22 Minutes has enormous potential to match some of the bestselling firsthand World War II memoirs published in recent years.
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- Q: What is the main theme of '22 Minutes: The USS Vincennes and the Tragedy of Savo Island'? A: The main theme revolves around survival, trauma, and the impact of war on individuals, particularly focusing on Ernie Coleman's experiences during the sinking of the USS Vincennes in World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of '22 Minutes' is Jeff Spevak.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does '22 Minutes' contain? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: When was '22 Minutes' published? A: '22 Minutes' was published on May 1, 2019.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in World War II history? A: Yes, this book is categorized under World War II and provides a unique personal perspective on a significant historical event.
- Q: What can readers expect from the author's writing style? A: Readers can expect a gripping and moving narrative that combines personal reflections with historical research.
- Q: Is '22 Minutes' part of a series or a standalone book? A: '22 Minutes' is a standalone book focusing on Ernie Coleman's life and experiences.
- Q: Does the book include photographs or illustrations? A: The book details do not specify whether there are photographs or illustrations included.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: This book is appropriate for adult readers and those interested in historical memoirs.