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Anchor's Aweigh: Voyage To What I Chose To Become
Albert Schriber, author
In 1968, Joseph is concerned he will be selected in
the draft lottery and sent to Army boot camp like his
brother-in-law. He left home at the early age of fifteen
years old to escape a troubled family life, drug
addicted mother and an abusive alcoholic stepfather.
Before his break away, Joseph and his mother lived
for several years moving to different locations for
safety. Joseph's living conditions contributed to his
dislike of learning, thereby he dropped out of high
school and decided to join the Navy to make a better
life for himself during the Vietnam Era.
His first experiences in boot camp and training are
unpleasant reminders of his abusive past but later
during this decade of adventures in the Navy, Joseph
becomes aware that his journey will be filled with
new discoveries and loaded with life choices. He
learns from many positive male role models during
his travels, but John McCain remains his favorite.
What life lessons will Joseph discover? Will he make
the right decisions?