USS Cassin Young: Fletcher Class Destroyer DD 793

It's great that the author took the time to write such a detailed book regarding thelife of the USS Cassin Young and many of the crew that sailed with her. This bookgoes into great detail in regards to the life of the USS Cassin Young, from the dayof the ceremonial launch to where it proudly sits now at the Charlestown Navy Yardin Boston, MA.There are several editing issues throughout the book however, if you look beyondthose, this is a great read. Much of the book is taken from the memories of the actualcrew not to mention, excerpts from a crew members illegal diary. The details theauthor was able to capture in regards to the Kamikaze attacks and the battles that theUSS Cassin Young was involved in made you feel as if you were there. Written area few graphic details of what happened to those crew members who had lost theirlife or were seriously injured aboard the ship.A bonus is the actual photographs that are found in the book taken while the shipwas on active duty. From the archives, crew members and author, there are severalphotos of the ship and crew. Also, a unique addition is how the author, at the end ofthe book, followed up giving biographies of many of the original crew members of theUSS Cassin Young.Again, looking beyond several editing issues, this book does not disappoint. The shipis open to the public today thanks for the efforts of the Navy, the National Park Serviceand Volunteers. If you have visited the ship in Boston, this is a great follow-up read. Ifyou have read the book, I'd encourage you to visit the ship to see first hand how thelife board was for the crew members. As those mentioned earlier who are responsiblefor having the ship open for public viewing today, the author also keeps the history alivein this long awaited book of this highly decorated ship and crew and the sacrifices theymade for the very freedoms we enjoy today.

Good collection of personal recollections marred by very poor editing. Multiple spelling and grammar mistakes. Many factual errors which could have been avoided by using the many resources available at the Boston National Historical Park. I am a volunteer guide on the Cassin Young. I enjoyed reading this book and appreciate the effort made to write it but it could be much better.

My dad received a purple heart for injuries during the second kamikaze attack on the Cassin Young. He would never discuss his time aboard this ship or anything about the war. He died in 2003, taking all his stories with him. I was thrilled to find this book telling what his life was like aboard this ship for 3 years during WWII. Even though so much of it brought me to tears, the information and stories here helped me to a better understanding of who my dad was and brought me a new respect for this father who was rarely there.

My Dad christened this ship on Dec 31, 1943. This book is a fractional account of the ship and includes comments from crew members.

excellent book very well written with very interesting historical facts.