Witnessing the American Century

Via Berlin, Pearl Harbor, Vietnam, and the Straits of Florida

De: Capt. Allen Colby Brady USN

Narrado por: Theo Holland

A US Naval Aviator’s odyssey through pivotal moments in 20th-century history

The rise of Adolf Hitler, America’s Great Depression in the heartland, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, American life following World War II, the Korean War, America’s development of atomic weapons in the Cold War age, the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and the Mariel boatlift. Captain Allen Brady not only witnessed all of these events but actually participated in them, in many instances as a US Naval Aviator. So many Americans and global citizens alike are not even aware of the importance of these pivotal moments; as generations age and pass on, without important accounts like this one, much is forgotten.

More than just a memoir, Brady’s book is an important document from one of the last of his generation, reminding us of the pivotal moments that should not be lost to history. Witnessing the American Century is Captain Brady’s firsthand account of his incredible life, and his memories elucidate America’s role in the most significant world events from the previous century.

Capt. Allen Colby Brady is a retired Naval Aviator. Throughout his 30-plus years of service, Capt. Brady found himself in the front row to all of the major events surrounding the emerging Cold War, nuclear proliferation, America’s fight to defeat the Communists in Cuba, and, most notably, his long stint as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Following his retirement, Capt. Brady lived for over six years aboard a sailboat, even using his sailing expertise to liberate exiled communities of Cubans in the early 1980s.

The book is published by The Kent State University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.

©2019 The Kent State University Press (P)2019 Redwood Audiobooks

Amazing Story

The story of Captain Brady’s life is extraordinary. I couldn’t put it down once I started it. Such a personal yet historical accounting of events and much more than his POW experience. Thanks for sharing your life story with us. You’re the reason we continue to live in a free country.

Wonderful Book

A true American patriot. I have the privilege of knowing Capt. Brady. Such an incredible person still going strong now 95 years old.

Autobiography or fantasy ?

Overall I think the story was engaging, and of what he shared, probably mostly accurate, However, it seems that he intentionally deleted 18 years of his life while writing this book. Obviously this omission is certainly the authors prerogative, but leads this reader to question the accuracy of the remainder of the recollection of his journey. The narrator did a fine job with some of the mundane dates and fine details of the manuscript. Upon completion of this read, I was left with the question as to the type of story this was, autobiography or fantasy, maybe both.

Decent book, strange ordering of events

This book is great when it is talking about being a prisoner, however I felt this portion of the book dragged on a bit.

The rest of the story is pretty good. No doubt the author has lived through and seen a lot. This book just doesn’t flow and carry like some other books of a similar type. I also though the order of events or layout of the story was backwards. It’s NOT a bad book... just not one of the best. Sadly this book is forgettable which I hate saying because of the authors contributions to our service. I would give it a pass.

The narrator did a great job though and was one of the more redeeming qualities of this book.

I requested a copy of this book in exchange for a voluntary review.

Amazing

Wow- it's amazing what some people went through. This is an amazing man. He has so much to be proud of. It's because of people like this that we are able to live the life we live. Thank you. He had an exciting life and rough and tough. I thought this book was interesting and educational. Theo Holland does a great job narraiting this book. If my review was any help will you please click on the helpful link below. Thank you.