ANDY ADKINS
US Navy Veteran... City Firefighter... Engineer... Consultant... Author
"Life is a journey, one step followed by another..."
NOW AVAILABLE!
I'm pleased to announce that my debut novel, NEVER FORGET, is published and available on Amazon. It's a story of a veteran's journey for redemption and forgiveness.
NEVER FORGET is a work of fiction and is a multi-generational father, son, and grandson novel about WWII and Vietnam. It is not about combat; it is about overcoming personal conflicts caused by a war. The story reflects upon our current society of an older generation (WWII), aging baby boomers (Vietnam), and the current generation (global terrorism). It brings together multiple facets of dementia & Alzheimer's and PTSD & Survivor's Guilt in a moving, character-driven story of personal struggles and growing relationships.
I'm offering this book for free (download PDF, eBook formats) for all veterans. Actually, for a limited time, anyone can download it. But if you wish to have a paperback, it's also available at Amazon.
For more information, click HERE.
Also available in audio
My latest blog post: 12/19/24 #182 - Christmas Edition (2024)
I don't know about ya'll, but at this time of year, two things always cause me to put my life in perspective.
One is the Christmas season--a time for joy, a time for family & friends, and a time to appreciate all the blessings the Lord has provided. No... this isn't going to be a religious post. Those of you that know me, know me.
The second... my birthday is this month. Yep, I'm one of those kiddos who had to wait almost an entire year before getting any presents. But year this is a big one--70. Hard to believe where the time's gone. I can now say, "I've been around for seven decades."
One of my favorite life-isms, from my darling wife, Becky: "When you first break out a new roll of toilet paper, it unravels slowly. But as you near the end of the roll, it seems to unravel much faster. Sort of like how time flies when you get older."
Ain't that the truth.
One thing I reflect upon is where I spent my first Christmas away from home and compare it to where my dad spent Christmas in 1944.
Books written by Andy Adkins
80th Division (WWII) Books edited by Andy Adkins
