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November 20, 2007
Mitchell J. Rycus, '58, MS'61, MS'65, PhD'76
The book: When the Korean War breaks out, 18-year-old Mike eagerly enlists in the US Navy and is sent to Hospital Corps School. The story describes the people Mike meets in the Navy and how they contribute to his maturation. As his military career unfolds, Mike also begins to realize that his Russian-Jewish roots played a significant role in helping him understand his place in the world and the importance of having hope.
The author: Mitchell J. Rycus was a US Navy Hospital Corpsman and later chaired the U-M Urban Planning Program, where he specialized in urban security and planning methods. He is currently an emeritus professor and security consultant living in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Posted by tobiaslw at November 20, 2007 02:15 PM