The Cold Warrior: When Flying Was Dangerous and Sex Was Safe

by James A. Autry

Experience this fascinating story of a young fighter pilot’s welcome into the cold
war world of 1950s Europe where he confronts not only the dangers of
supersonic flying but also a world of wild parties, uninhibited sex and, of
course, love. At the same time, his beautiful wife encounters new sexual
possibilities courtesy of French men, a middle eastern prince, and, of
course, fighter pilots.
Author James Autry brilliantly describes all the harrowing adventures
and frolicking escapades of these hell-bent men and women, making the
best of living in a strange country, often flying untested equipment, and
surviving on skill and instinct. The pace of the story constantly breaks
the sound barrier, and it will play on all your emotions. Strap into your
harness and enjoy the ride!

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 19, 2018

About the author

Poet, lecturer, and management consultant James A. Autry was born March 8, 1933, in Memphis, Tennessee, but he grew up in Benton County, Mississippi, and in 1955 received a B.A. degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi, where he was later named a Distinguished Alumnus and elected to the Alumni Hall of Fame. A former president of the Meredith Corporation’s Magazine Group, publisher of such magazines as Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies’ Home Journal, and Successful Farming, he took an early retirement in 1991 to focus more on his present career as speaker and management consultant.

Autry has published ten books, two of which are volumes of poetry. In 1991, the Kentucky Poetry Review published a special issue devoted to Autry’s poetry, and he received national prominence as one of the poets featured on Bill Moyers’ special series The Power of the Word on PBS.

He and his wife, Sally Pederson, live in Des Moines, Iowa.