Steven T. Collis

historical-figures, historical-places-events, historical-research, history-and-culture, WW2, naval-history, Atlantic-Ocean, bravery, chaplains*****

I can't really say that this is an unbiased review because I seriously geek history. It's focus is both familiar and not, It is more timely in that there are interviews cited as well as many other sources. The inclusion of Coastguardsman Charles Water David Jr., a young Black Coast Guard Steward from the kitchens (David helped rescue 93 men from the SS Dorchester) provided an inspection of racism in America as well as the attitudes and discrimination against whoever was of particular groups. The SS Dorchester and a small convoy sailed the perilous route from Newfoundland to the Army Command Base in Greenland and was assaulted by U-boats and a wolf-pack resulting in the worst single loss of an American personnel convoy during WWII. The documentation is impeccable, so if you've never heard the true story of these brave doomed men including what made them choose to become Chaplains, it behooves you to learn what the best can be. Excellent!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook from Shadow Mountain Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you!… (mais)

This is a collection of a few ordinary American lives fighting for their First Amendment rights. Collis chooses a peculiar mix: Roman Catholic priest; Maryland atheist; Klannath Indian; and a Christian baker. Many of these were quite controversial for their time. Also, you may or may not agree with the individual's choice; however, the constitutional argument case followed by Collis is captivating to say the least. I found it captivating to peek behind the curtain at the judicial process leading up to and even decided upon by our Supreme Court Justices. Much of the thinking behind the decisions were more than either bargained for.

Recommended for anyone interested in our judicial process

**This was a review copy from NetGalley for an honest review**… (mais)