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His nine children knew little of their dad's war story. But when John, a young history teacher, learns of Gene's amazing fall, he's desperate to learn more. Finally, Gene agrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo begins a series of \"Thursdays with Gene\" interviews. Gene, nearing his ninetieth birthday, recounts incredible tales. But John has no idea what wounds he's reopening. Gene's nightmares and grief return. But both men persevere, bonded by their close and growing friendship. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the interviews go on, John faces an ordeal of his own. His wife is fighting brain cancer. What will happen to his wife and his two young children? John must continue uncovering Gene's story of survival as he himself confronts the greatest trial of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTailspin \u003c\/em\u003eis more than a war story. It's a story of two men's separate journeys confronting trauma and loss. It's a story of resilience and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Armbruster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ten16 Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/30\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 422\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.19d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781645383154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Franklin Award - Gold Medal Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArmbruster, John:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - John Armbruster has taught American history and government at the middle and high school level for twenty-nine years. Before becoming a teacher, he wrote for public radio and newspapers after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He lives on a small farm outside of Viroqua, Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless Region.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"John Armbruster \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47282834210973,"sku":"9781645383154","price":57.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f699b6cf-03e0-4f59-bc48-fb0b1ad33264.jpg?v=1759956097"}],"url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/collections\/history-military-world-war-ii.oembed?page=3","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}