Mac: The Wind Beneath My Wings by Sherry Hobbs

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Mac: The Wind Beneath My Wings

Sherry Hobbs

Black Rose Writing, 392 pages

9781685132413, 07.27.2023

Overall Rating = 3.83

Storyline & Concept = 4

Writing & Delivery = 3.5

Editorial = 4

Author Sherry Hobbs has written a biography based on the life of her father, Colonel Harold G. McNeese (Mac), who served in WWII as an Air Force pilot and continued his exemplary career in the military through the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict.

This work is obviously a labor of love written by a daughter who wishes to honor the incredible achievements and career of a father she adored and respected. Simultaneously, she honors the heroic efforts of all the members of the military who served during WWII and subsequent conflicts, but particularly those of the Air Force who risked their lives every time they set foot inside hastily manufactured planes. At times, the specifics of the wars read like a history textbook, but it was certainly educational, revealing many details I was unaware of. The descriptions of the settings, the planes, and the action were obviously well-researched and painstakingly recreated. The interactions between the characters were realistic and compelling. Some of the most captivating parts involved Mac himself and his connections with his family and colleagues. All in all, this was an interesting read that would appeal to history buffs or anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge.

Sublime Line: “A fascinating dedication to a man who experienced the raw action of the Air Force over decades of his career.”

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