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The Many Adventures of Donnie Malone takes readers into the events that helped shape the American twentieth century. They begin when sixteen-year-old Donnie gets caught up in the patriotic swirl of World War I. Enlisting in the U.S. Army, he becomes a pilot during the deadly days at the end of the fighting. The stakes in Donnie's life are just as high after the war. He wrestles with wealthy investors and powerful politicians who have designs on his air delivery business. He is hired to drive a cab for an ambitious mobster and works at assorted dead-end jobs until he bumps into the man who taught him to fly, American ace Eddie Rickenbacker, and it changes his course. Later he befriends detainees in a Japanese internment camp, becomes enmeshed in labor struggles, and dodges McCarthy agents. During the Vietnam era, having seen enough war, Donnie helps several young men avoid the draft by flying them to Canada. Woven throughout Donnie's adventures are the threads of a rich family life, and contentment even in times of travail.

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The Many Adventures of Donnie Malone...is an enthralling tale that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. The book is a testament to the human spirit, and Donnie's courage and perseverance will inspire readers to keep pushing forward in their own lives. In addition, it was interesting to read about some of the significant historical events that Donnie witnessed. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves historical fiction or wants to experience an epic adventure while learning about history in the process. - Literary Titan The special strength in Paul E. Doutrich's story lies in his ability to weave a tale that moves concurrently through personal growth and society's evolution. Historical facts captured through the eyes of young Donnie thus become more personal, vivid, and certainly more memorable as he finds his path in the aftermath of a world-changing war. Donnie Malone's many adventures represent a vivid attention to detail and psychological development which demonstrate how viewing history through a character's eyes can bring it to life and make it memorable. - Midwest Book Review

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Paul Doutrich is a professor emeritus of American history at York College of Pennsylvania where he taught for thirty years. He now lives on Cape Cod in Brewster, Massachusetts.

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