Calculated Risk: The Extraordinary Life of Jimmy Doolittle -- Aviation Pioneer and World War II Hero

by Jonna Doolittle Hoppes

Book Overview

Famous for leading the Doolittle (or Tokyo) Raid, America's first strike against Japan in World War II, Jimmy Doolittle led a remarkable life as an American pilot. This firsthand account by his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891661442
• ISBN13: 9781891661440
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.6" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Doolittle, a true hero

This is just another excellent example of why this country has stayed a free democracy for 232 years.

Must Read

I can sum this up in a very short space. This is a well written book that not only gives an insight into General Jimmy Doolittle's contributions to our nation and the world, but also into his family and his wife's contributions on the home front during WWII. As far as I am concerned, no history class should be taught without this book as required reading.

Calculated Risk:

This book was purchased for my son who is interested in WWII planes and fliers, and since I was a civilian during WWII and lived through that era, this book was definitely to be read (especially after watching Life and Times on our local KCET station and the granddaughter was interviewed regarding this book). Both of us enjoyed reading the life of this remarkable man and it was a must for his growing library.

The behind the scenes of this famous American hero.

This book is about the family life of Jimmy Doolittle written by his granddaughter. It's touching in every aspect of what a family goes through over the years. After reading this book you will understand why his biography is titled " I Could Never Be So Lucky Again" by CV Glines, and why he is known as "The Master of Calculated Risk."