Book Review - The Road to Catoctin Mountain by Robert J Gerard
By: nikky Howard
Submitted: 2010-06-28 02:34:11 | Word Count: 524
An Inspiring Memoir - A Journey of Faith, Family, and Career
"The Road to Catoctin Mountain." could be a memoir of the lifetime of Retired Col. Robert J. Gerard. The book tells of an intriguing journey from his childhood days in New York and New Jersey during the depression of the first Thirties throughout a successful career covering over forty-five years. He shares well recollections of his junior high and high faculty experiences during World War II.
Robert had a twofold purpose in scripting this memoir: to go away a story of his life and experiences for his eight kids and his grandchildren. He needed them to determine him as a person with both strengths and flaws. He was conjointly inspired by friends to write down his entertaining stories which impart info and inspiration. It his hope that by putting them into print others can gain the advantage of his experience.
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When graduating from high school Robert took a job at one amongst the Edison factories in West Orange, New Jersey. He was impressed by the heroic war stories told by two co-employees, veterans of WWII, and enlisted in the military in 1951 needing to service in Korea. Throughout his basic training he applied and was accepted for Officer Candidate College previous to being sent to active duty in the Korean War.
Gerard records detailed accounts of his army career assignments and his observations into the leadership designs of the many of his superiors and fellow officers. I personally enjoyed Robert's the subtle way he injected humor in telling of his diverse experiences, relationships and events. I found his forthright observations on business management and philosophies of classroom strategies and educational goals to be noteworthy and vital.
Gerard's career journey includes 31 years of service within the U. S. Army, several post-retirement jobs with the state, the federal, a civilian corporation, and as a professor at Mount Saint Mary's College on Catoctin Mountain. In this final career journey Robert found success as teacher, mentor, and advisor to his students.
A quiet sincere tribute to his wife and family characterize the narrative as Robert writes of the importance of his wife Mary Lee to his success. His children, his marriage, and his career all have a half in this journey. The pride he has for the individual members of his family bear proof of their love and respect. The careers they chose and an ongoing pursuit of their parent's religion are testimonies that justify this family pride.
I highly suggest "The Road to Catoctin Mountain" to retired and career servicemen in any branch of the United States Military and their families, to World War II, Korean and Viet Nam veterans, and to any or all patriotic Yankee citizens. This was a pleasurable reading experience.
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