{"product_id":"a-sailors-story-in-black-white","title":"A Sailor's Story in Black \u0026 White","description":"As a young, black seventeen year old, fresh out of L.A. High School, Los Angeles, Ca., in 1972, David Almond was about to embark on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. An exuberant, eager sailor, David was ready to serve his country, having just been accepted and inducted into the United States Navy. Excited to \"see the world,\" he was unaware of the ticking time bomb that was about to explode during an era of strained racial relations between blacks and whites in the Navy. \"What was happening on the 'Hawk' was a microcosm of the introspection of the soul of America. America's soul was in conflict, tortured and twisted. Bad became good, and good became evil.\" \"I was very impressed with your book! The extensive research, your style of writing, and dedication for authenticity to the story was certainly apparent.\" -Ben Cloud, Captain U.S.N. Retired\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 162509390X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.162509390X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:David B. Almond, David B.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43228236283965,"sku":"BVV.162509390X.G","price":363.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/a-sailors-story-in-black-white","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}