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The Misadventures Of Russell Quigley: Photographer's Mate, United States Navy
Looking for a funny book? This is it! This is funniest book you will ever read!
Action, Adventure, Entertainment, and Laughter: What more could you want?
The Misadventures of Russell Quigley is a collection of hilarious sea stories woven into the fabric of Russell's life as a navy photographer. It will remind you of, "No Time For Time for Sergeants" and "Mr. Roberts."
Russell Quigley
Russell Quigley was born afraid. He spent a lot of time hiding out behind the garage to avoid his father's explosive temper. Russell tried to please his father, but seldom got it right. He was rewarded with a lightning fast slap on the side of his head. He learned to follow the rules. And, if he had to follow the rules, you had to too.
After an epic battle with a school bully, Russell became a bit of a paradox. He was still afraid, but he would stand up to anyone. Russell developed a sharp tongue and achieved a black belt in verbal karate.
Warrant Officer Butz put it this way: "Quigley, you are the most arrogant, condescending, self-righteous bastard I ever met." You would not expect Russell to have any friends, but he was the champion of the underdog and the leader of the ne'er-do-wells.
He had his first captain's masts before leaving boot camp, he had two more at Airman Prep School, and then on to photo school where he prayed that the Navy didn't have a limit.
Russell had a captain's mast at Treasure Island, a stop-over on his way to Barbers Point, Hawaii, his first duty station. He accidentally set the barracks on fire. He didn't mean to. You see, well, there really isn't enough space here to explain; anyway, it's in the book.
Caught in an FBI sting
When the FBI arrested Quigley, he was sure he would spend serious time in the brig, But Chief Buckly came to his rescue. It was Quigley's first day on the job; Chief Buckly didn't really know Quigley yet.
A Tradition
Russell was told when he checked in to the Naval Photographic Center that he was on report for stealing a high altitude flight suit. It took six months to clear it up; meanwhile, he was treated like dirt. But then, he was always treated like dirt. Something about his people skills.
The Funniest Story in the Book
Many readers have told me that "Fat Pat" is the funniest story in the book. Fat pat hated the Navy and wanted out. She was trying to get a morals discharge. Remember, this was the fifties: A man wasn't a man unless he could brag about his conquests, but a woman was eligible for a morals discharge if she had sex with two men in the same century.
Surprise!
It is not surprising that Russell had 12 captain's masts and a hearing for a summary court martial in his first four years. What is surprising, is that after a few years as a civilian, he came back for more.
You won't regret getting this book. It is a full length novel and will provide you with hours of entertainment.
Scroll up to the top and get this book now.
Action, Adventure, Entertainment, and Laughter: What more could you want?
The Misadventures of Russell Quigley is a collection of hilarious sea stories woven into the fabric of Russell's life as a navy photographer. It will remind you of, "No Time For Time for Sergeants" and "Mr. Roberts."
Russell Quigley
Russell Quigley was born afraid. He spent a lot of time hiding out behind the garage to avoid his father's explosive temper. Russell tried to please his father, but seldom got it right. He was rewarded with a lightning fast slap on the side of his head. He learned to follow the rules. And, if he had to follow the rules, you had to too.
After an epic battle with a school bully, Russell became a bit of a paradox. He was still afraid, but he would stand up to anyone. Russell developed a sharp tongue and achieved a black belt in verbal karate.
Warrant Officer Butz put it this way: "Quigley, you are the most arrogant, condescending, self-righteous bastard I ever met." You would not expect Russell to have any friends, but he was the champion of the underdog and the leader of the ne'er-do-wells.
He had his first captain's masts before leaving boot camp, he had two more at Airman Prep School, and then on to photo school where he prayed that the Navy didn't have a limit.
Russell had a captain's mast at Treasure Island, a stop-over on his way to Barbers Point, Hawaii, his first duty station. He accidentally set the barracks on fire. He didn't mean to. You see, well, there really isn't enough space here to explain; anyway, it's in the book.
Caught in an FBI sting
When the FBI arrested Quigley, he was sure he would spend serious time in the brig, But Chief Buckly came to his rescue. It was Quigley's first day on the job; Chief Buckly didn't really know Quigley yet.
A Tradition
Russell was told when he checked in to the Naval Photographic Center that he was on report for stealing a high altitude flight suit. It took six months to clear it up; meanwhile, he was treated like dirt. But then, he was always treated like dirt. Something about his people skills.
The Funniest Story in the Book
Many readers have told me that "Fat Pat" is the funniest story in the book. Fat pat hated the Navy and wanted out. She was trying to get a morals discharge. Remember, this was the fifties: A man wasn't a man unless he could brag about his conquests, but a woman was eligible for a morals discharge if she had sex with two men in the same century.
Surprise!
It is not surprising that Russell had 12 captain's masts and a hearing for a summary court martial in his first four years. What is surprising, is that after a few years as a civilian, he came back for more.
You won't regret getting this book. It is a full length novel and will provide you with hours of entertainment.
Scroll up to the top and get this book now.
284 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2000
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December 9, 2017
I enjoyed the book, it was factual to a point with some mistakes. For example, the author talks about the USS Enterprise being in Norfolk and deploying to the Cuban Missile Crises. He said they were tied up next to the USS Constellation.
At the time, I was on the Constellation, and we were in San Diego.
Griffiths was a photographers mate so I am assuming he know of what he speaks.
At the time, I was on the Constellation, and we were in San Diego.
Griffiths was a photographers mate so I am assuming he know of what he speaks.
December 9, 2017
About half way through, I realized I really wasn't liking this book, but was determined to finish it. Now I wish I hadn't. I was offended by his bragging about his infidelity, then seeming surprised when his wife asked for a divorce. It had a few laugh out-loud spots.
June 10, 2013
This book was a hoot to read. Once started, I could not put it down. Highly recommend it to all, especially former sailors.
August 16, 2016
This book wasn't what I expected.
To me this wasn't funny, if being consistently stupid ranks as being funny he is misleading himself. One of the most boring comedy books I have read, not impressed.
To me this wasn't funny, if being consistently stupid ranks as being funny he is misleading himself. One of the most boring comedy books I have read, not impressed.
December 9, 2017
If you like a book full of gratuitous sex, perversion, marital infidelity and excessive foul language, you may like this book. I don't.
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