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Statistics suggest that 7.3 percent of all living Americans have served or are currently serving in the military. Author Rick Vuyst delves into his own personal thoughts as one of the 92.7 percent who never served in the military. To understand better he spends a year with veterans listening to their stories. In the process he wrestles with the fact he never served and reflects on the freedoms he enjoys because of the service and sacrifice of others. Approaching the age of 60 he chooses a 2 mile stretch of beach to run, reflect, train and ruminate. The goal was to voluntarily engage in a personal "boot camp" of sorts to meet the physical fitness requirements of a 17-21 year old entering the Army (run, pushups, sit-ups). He corresponds with young men currently in boot camp that summer and visits with veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars. He ruminates on what he learns as he trains, often culminating in sit-ups and pushups next to a lighthouse on Pere Marquette beach Muskegon Michigan. He turns back the clock by capturing stories and changing physically, mentally, emotionally. Veterans are all around us in our daily lives but unless we hear their story in many cases those stories and lessons are lost. They pass by us just as a ship passes a lighthouse, except in this case they pass by us on the street, in the store, at church or at work in our daily lives. The veterans he comes across and visits inspire him, humble him, educate him, challenge him. They in turn share with Rick thoughts they had stored away from experiences in the past. Many times he is told over the course of the year by veterans that he was "stirring up thoughts and memories long forgotten." Rick himself uses the physical training to help clear his own "brain fog" running to and from the lighthouse. The veterans he met with helped him experience the gamut of emotions as together they experience sorrow, joy, regret, laughter, tears, frustrations, accomplishment and more in the course of their conversations. Their stories are told in Rick's words in Operation Rumination.In the book's denouement Rick unties his thoughts and shares them with you. The common threads he found among the veterans, lessons of selfless service, the results of his Army physical training test and how he got there, and settles his life-long regrets for having never served.
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"The stories in this book are a facinating look at the defenders of our freedom - veterans. Men and women from WW2 to Vietnam to Afganistan share their memories of the time they served their country. The book explores the real stories of courage, determination and sacrifice as well as the fear, sadness and discomforts of war. The veterans also offer the wisdom they gained. Interestingly, the author obsorbs the lessons the soldiers impart and challenges himself to the rigors of basic training for a young man of 18-21 even though he is approaching the age of 60. His journey is one of amazing physical and mental self discovery. I recommend this book for its inspiring personal stories and reflections on lessons we can learn from those who cleared the path for the freedom we as Americans enjoy."
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Operation Rumination Turning Back the Clock Rick Vuyst 9781618081773 Books Reviews
- The stories in this book are a facinating look at the defenders of our freedom - veterans. Men and women from WW2 to Vietnam to Afganistan share their memories of the time they served their country. The book explores the real stories of courage, determination and sacrifice as well as the fear, sadness and discomforts of war. The veterans also offer the wisdom they gained. Interestingly, the author obsorbs the lessons the soldiers impart and challenges himself to the rigors of basic training for a young man of 18-21 even though he is approaching the age of 60. His journey is one of amazing physical and mental self discovery. I recommend this book for its inspiring personal stories and reflections on lessons we can learn from those who cleared the path for the freedom we as Americans enjoy.
- I read Rick's first book so I thought I'd try his new one. This book is just wonderful...very different from his first book. It is more of a vision quest and his sincere admiration for these veterans and their experiences comes through on every page. These stories from the veterans are truly timeless. When I read their stories, I often had to remind myself that some of these veterans were nearly - or over - 100 years old! A definite "must read" in my book!
- What an amazing journey through the pages of this book. The veterans are true heroes who have shared with us their experiences, Joy's, sadness and struggles to protect the freedom of this country. Loved stepping back in time to remember and appreciate the paths that these heroes took with courage and pride for the job they had at hand. Rick has done a great job sharing these truly amazing stories that are not only special for the reader but also to every single active duty and veteran out there. Having not served in the military, these stories give me wonderful insight to the dedication and sacrifices these men and women have made for our freedom.
- I believe that stories from our past are so easily forgotten and knowing that this select group of veterans were able to share their stories with Rick and the rest of us is truly something special. Rick is an excellent writer, which is evident from his first book “I Just Wet My Plants,†and I can’t wait to read the stories that he will bring to life. This book has been a true passion project for Rick, and I know this will leave us all feeling inspired and grateful!
- Rick did an incredible job with this book. He took his time and did it right. I love how he relates his personal (and any other's) life and experiences with each Veteran's story. Unique and well done.
