Indestructible: One Man's Rescue Mission That Changed the Course of WWII
By John R. Bruning
Read by Brian Troxell
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• 10/11/2016
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December, 1941: Manila is invaded, and US citizen and Philippines Airlines manager, Pappy Gunn, is ordered to fly key military command out of the country, leaving his family at home. So Gunn was miles away when the Japanese captured his wife and children, placing them in an internment camp where they faced disease, abuse, and starvation. Gunn spent three years trying to rescue them. His exploits became legend as he revolutionized the art of air warfare, devising his own weaponry, missions, and combat strategies. By the end of the war, Pappy’s ingenuity and flair for innovation helped transform MacArthur’s air force into the scourge of the Pacific.
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December, 1941: Manila is invaded, and US citizen and Philippines Airlines manager, Pappy Gunn, is ordered to fly key military command out of the country, leaving his family at home. So Gunn was miles away when the Japanese captured his wife and children, placing them in an internment camp where they faced disease, abuse, and starvation.
Gunn spent three years trying to rescue them. His exploits became legend as he revolutionized the art of air warfare, devising his own weaponry, missions, and combat strategies. By the end of the war, Pappy’s ingenuity and flair for innovation helped transform MacArthur’s air force into the scourge of the Pacific.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Paul
Irvin Gunn's time in World War II is the stuff of legends - and its fast-paced,
page-turning telling in Bruning's book does the man's Herculean feats justice....
The book reads more like an overly-detailed movie script than a work of
historical non-fiction, complete with a heart-wrenching love story and heroic
conclusion....Indestructible offers a glimpse of the Pacific
theater like you've never before seen. —Men' Journal
[A] story of honor, faith, endurance and love. Indestructible is
a worthwhile read for anyone interested not only in the history of the
war in the Pacific but also of determination in the face of daunting
odds. —Yakima Herald
Paul
Irvin Gunn's time in World War II is the stuff of legends - and its fast-paced,
page-turning telling in Bruning's book does the man's Herculean feats justice....
The book reads more like an overly-detailed movie script than a work of
historical non-fiction, complete with a heart-wrenching love story and heroic
conclusion....Indestructible offers a glimpse of the Pacific
theater like you've never before seen. —Men' Journal
This is a compelling
story with strong characters and a wealth of fascinating incidents, set against
some of the fiercest action of the war. —Kirkus Reviews
Bruning's gripping
account of 'Pappy' Gunn's mission to save his family might seem to some like
over-the-top fiction, but Gunn's rage really did drive changes to tactics and
modifications to aircraft that changed the course of the Pacific War... every
lover of bigger-than-life-but-still-true tales of wartime heroism will want to
read this vividly written history. —Booklist, starred review
Fast-paced, sweeping, and often haunting. —The Oregonian
[A] story of honor, faith, endurance and love. Indestructible is
a worthwhile read for anyone interested not only in the history of the
war in the Pacific but also of determination in the face of daunting
odds. —Yakima Herald
Paul
Irvin Gunn's time in World War II is the stuff of legends - and its fast-paced,
page-turning telling in Bruning's book does the man's Herculean feats justice....
The book reads more like an overly-detailed movie script than a work of
historical non-fiction, complete with a heart-wrenching love story and heroic
conclusion....Indestructible offers a glimpse of the Pacific
theater like you've never before seen. —Men's Journal
It's
a massive understatement to say that Pappy Gunn was an American original. In
this new book, journalist Bruning looks at the improbable life of the
one-of-a-kind Arkansas daredevil pilot who took matters into his own hands when
his wife and children were captured by the Japanese in the Philippines. —Men's Journal, Best Books of 2016
It's
a massive understatement to say that Pappy Gunn was an American original. In
this new book, journalist Bruning looks at the improbable life of the
one-of-a-kind Arkansas daredevil pilot who took matters into his own hands when
his wife and children were captured by the Japanese in the Philippines. —Men's Journal, Best Books of 2016
Paul
Irvin Gunn's time in World War II is the stuff of legends - and its fast-paced,
page-turning telling in Bruning's book does the man's Herculean feats justice....
The book reads more like an overly-detailed movie script than a work of
historical non-fiction, complete with a heart-wrenching love story and heroic
conclusion....Indestructible offers a glimpse of the Pacific
theater like you've never before seen. —Men's Journal
Fast-paced, sweeping, and often haunting. —The Oregonian
This is a compelling
story with strong characters and a wealth of fascinating incidents, set against
some of the fiercest action of the war. —Kirkus Reviews
Bruning's gripping
account of 'Pappy' Gunn's mission to save his family might seem to some like
over-the-top fiction, but Gunn's rage really did drive changes to tactics and
modifications to aircraft that changed the course of the Pacific War... every
lover of bigger-than-life-but-still-true tales of wartime heroism will want to
read this vividly written history. —Booklist, starred review
Set against the sprawling and violent Pacific War, Indestructible is the incredible story of one man's courage, tenacity and dogged fight to rescue his family caught behind enemy lines. The book left me with chills. —James M. Scott, author of Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid that Avenged Pearl Harbor
“Every
lover of bigger-than-life-but-still-true tales of wartime heroism will want to
read this vividly written history. —Booklist (starred review)
From the opening pages, Bruning grabs you by the collar and pulls you into the story, not letting go as he masterfully guides you through a part of World War II that is largely unknown. This is the work of a skilled wordsmith who knows how to tell a story. —Gregory A. Freeman, author of The Forgotten 500
Here is a true story with something for everyone. Love, war, treachery, adventure, and above all an intimate portrait of the made-for-Hollywood life of a man who broke all the rules and remade them to his liking. Finally, we have a book that does justice to the legend of Colonel Paul 'Pappy' Gunn, a giant among heroes of World War II. John Bruning shows us a big-hearted man determined to save his family--and a brilliant scientist-pilot who was determined to win the war along the way. —Adam Makos, author of A Higher Call and Devotion
This thriller-like narrative not only reveals the disturbing plight of courageous American families held in Japanese internment camps, but also delivers a gripping portrait of a uniquely American hero, Pappy Gunn, who fought two wars--one for his country and one to rescue his wife and children. —James Bradley, bestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers, Flyboys, The Imperial Cruise, and The China Mirage
This is a beautifully told story of a family separated by war, and of an extraordinary father, driven to avenge his family, who by sheer force of character changed the nature of warfare. A superbly told tale of love, honor, courage and devotion. —Alex Kershaw, author of Avenue of Spies
This thriller-like narrative not only reveals the disturbing plight of courageous American families held in Japanese internment camps, but also delivers a gripping portrait of a uniquely American hero, Pappy Gunn, who fought two wars--one for his country and one to rescue his wife and children. —James Bradley, bestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers, Flyboys, The Imperial Cruise, and The China Mirage
Bruning's gripping
account of "Pappy" Gunn's mission to save his family might seem to some like
over-the-top fiction, but Gunn's rage really did drive changes to tactics and
modifications to aircraft that changed the course of the Pacific War... every
lover of bigger-than-life-but-still-true tales of wartime heroism will want to
read this vividly written history. —Booklist, starred review
Set against the sprawling and violent Pacific War, Indestructible is the incredible story of one man's courage, tenacity and dogged fight to rescue his family caught behind enemy lines. The book left me with chills. —James M. Scott, author of Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid that Avenged Pearl Harbor
From the opening pages, Bruning grabs you by the collar and pulls you into the story, not letting go as he masterfully guides you through a part of World War II that is largely unknown. This is the work of a skilled wordsmith who knows how to tell a story. —Gregory A. Freeman, author of The Forgotten 500
Here is a true story with something for everyone. Love, war, treachery, adventure, and above all an intimate portrait of the made-for-Hollywood life of a man who broke all the rules and remade them to his liking. Finally, we have a book that does justice to the legend of Colonel Paul 'Pappy' Gunn, a giant among heroes of World War II. John Bruning shows us a big-hearted man determined to save his family--and a brilliant scientist-pilot who was determined to win the war along the way. —Adam Makos, author of A Higher Call and Devotion
This is a beautifully told story of a family separated by war, and of an extraordinary father, driven to avenge his family, who by sheer force of character changed the nature of warfare. A superbly told tale of love, honor, courage and devotion. —Alex Kershaw, author of Avenue of Spies
Author
Author Bio: John R. Bruning
John R. Bruning is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen nonfiction books, including the critically acclaimed Shadow of the Sword and House to House. He lives in Oregon with his wife and two children.
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| Available Formats : | CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 17.83 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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