A Few Good Memories: Tales from USMC Boot Camp

by Bob Taylor

Stories, mostly humorous, some nostalgic, about Marine Corps Boot Camp. What wasn't funny then can be humorous now. Marines, relatives, and friends submitted over 400 first-hand stories. The best of these are in this book. As one new Marine said to the author, "Nothing's funny in Boot Camp." But it is, years later.

166 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 2002

About the author

Bob Taylor was a Marine for seven years. He began his service in Quantico, where he earned his gold bars. In 1958, during the Free World's struggle to conserve freedom in parts of the Middle East, his unit was rushed to Beirut, Lebanon, where, for several months, his weapons platoon guarded the entrance to the Beirut Airport. "Why not fly?"he wondered. The corps agreed and assigned him to NAS Pensacola, where he won his Naval Aviator wings of gold.

As a civilian, Bob was a Computer Software Developer.

Reviews

[Arthur E. Mallory]

Very insightful.

Good job on capturing the spirit and toughness it takes to make a Marine. It is truly unfortunate do not have the same warrior mind set.

[Bill Adelson]

Highly recommended for people who think that they know what's going on in the world!