Devotion

An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice

De: Adam Makos

Narrado por: Dominic Hoffman

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE BASIS FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • A “riveting” (USA Today) true tale of courage during America’s “forgotten war” in Korea, from the author of A Higher Call and Spearhead

“In the spirit of Unbroken and The Boys in the Boat comes Devotion.”—Associated Press

“Aerial drama at its best—fast, powerful, and moving.”—Erik Larson

Devotion tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy’s most famous aviator duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign Jesse Brown, and the Marines they fought to defend. A white New Englander from the country-club scene, Tom passed up Harvard to fly fighters for his country. An African American sharecropper’s son from Mississippi, Jesse became the navy’s first Black carrier pilot, defending a nation that wouldn’t even serve him in a bar. While much of America remained divided by segregation, Tom and Jesse joined forces as wingmen in Fighter Squadron 32.

Devotion takes us soaring overhead with these bold young aviators and into the foxholes with the Marines as they battle a North Korean invasion. As the fury of the fighting escalates and the Marines are cornered at the Chosin Reservoir, Tom and Jesse fly, guns blazing, to try to save them. When one of the duo is shot down behind enemy lines, the other embarks on one of history’s most audacious one-man rescue missions.

An unforgettable story of bravery and selflessness, Devotion asks: How far would you go to save a friend?

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Riveting . . . a meticulously researched and moving account.”—USA Today

“An inspiring tale . . . portrayed by [Adam] Makos in sharp, fact-filled prose and with strong reporting.”—Los Angeles Times

“[A] must-read.”—New York Post

“Stirring.”—Parade

“A masterful storyteller . . . [Makos brings] Devotion to life with amazing vividness. . . . [It] reads like a dream. The perfectly paced story cruises along in the fast lane—when you’re finished, you’ll want to start all over again.”—Associated Press

“A delight to read . . . Devotion is a story you will not forget.”—The Washington Times

“My great respect for Tom Hudner knows no bounds. He is a true hero; and in reading this book, you will understand why I feel that way.”—President George H. W. Bush

“This is aerial drama at its best—fast, powerful, and moving.”—Erik Larson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile

“Lovingly rendered and meticulously researched, here is a tale of true friendship across the racial divide. Though it concerns a famously cold battle in the Korean War, make no mistake: Devotion will warm your heart.”—Hampton Sides, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Soldiers

“At last, the Korean War has its epic, a story that will stay with you long after you close this book.”—Eric Blehm, New York Times bestselling author of Fearless

“In this beautifully written book, Adam Makos reveals a long-lost story of heroism set in the frozen realm of North Korea. You won’t be able to put it down.”—Joseph L. Galloway, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young

“Adam Makos immerses you in a story so crisp that you’ll forget you’re reading a book. Prepare to be swept away.”—Michael Tougias, co-author of The Finest Hours

“Once again, Adam Makos demonstrates himself as a rising star in historical nonfiction. Getting the story is only half the battle. Telling the story is where he thrives.”—Colin Heaton, co-author of The Star of Africa

truly amazing

just like the summary says this book is similar to unbroken. Only more gentle loving and less gruesome. Amazing story about friendship heroism and a forgotten war that we all should remember in our hearts.

As advertised this is a special story of friendship, love, and devotion.

After hearing this exceptional story I am thankful to the men and women who serve in the armed forces and for their families. I have read more about the Chocin Reservoir battle and the numerous news account of Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner. What extraordinary people.

Great Story

I had read about Brown and Hudner back in the '70's when I was in high school and cried a bit when I reached the end. I thought this story should have been a movie back then, with Rock Hudson as Hudner and Sidney Poitier as Brown. This story of Brown and Hudner reveals a truth that skin color is just that- it does not define what anyone can or cannot do except through societal idiocy and bias. Jesse Brown had two enemies, the communists in the Korean War and the United States. He partially overcame one and was killed by the other. It could have just as easily gone the other way.

Amazing & True Story!!!

One of the best stories I have completed in a while. The devotion of these men are amazing!

Thrilling Inspiring An American Story

Devotion captures one of the most inspiring stories of the Korean War. Some of the most challenging flying off the carriers in the most challenging segment of the war. China has entered the war and American on the threshold of victory is suddenly facing retreat during a brutal winter. A winter that makes the Chosin Reservoir a simple name that represents the ultimate courage of both troops on the ground and those who support them from the air.

In the midst of this chaos what might have been an isolated event becomes a triumph of man's devotion to his fellow warriors that reaches across racial lines in the crucible of combat. A story that makes you proud to be an American.