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Mactan Kindle Edition

by Edward J McNeill (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Mactan is a fictional story based on a true incident in WWII. General MacArthur needs to get the wounded out of Manila before the Japanese invade and most likely kill them. Edward Forbisher is ordered to go into Manila ahead of the invasion and find seaworthy transportation for these troops to Australia. The first few chapters put us in the thick of the war in the Philippines and enmesh us in the difficulty of Forbisher's assignment along with his adventures and entanglements on the treacherous trip on a rickety inter-island ferry, Mactan.
These first chapters alternate with a separate story set in the present of Matthew Wintercorn from Texas who lands in Manila anticipating adventure in his new job assignment with the American Red Cross. Wintercorn becomes interested in a photo of the Mactan on a wall at the AMC and seeks to find out the story behind it. Matthew finds more adventure than he ever dreamed, along with a mystery and a love interest.

Both Ed Forbisher and Matthew Wintercorn get into situations they could never have anticipated and find their lives inexplicably linked.

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280 pages
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English
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Publication date

December 17, 2013
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637 KB
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Edward McNeill had a dream of becoming a writer/author for years. A full-time career, bustling family life and normal day-to-day endeavors always seemed to take priority over writing. Edward met his responsibilities as a wonderful husband and father. His dream of becoming a writer sat waiting on the back burner.

An extraordinary circumstance reared its head in 1979. Edward was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) after his speech began slurring. Many doctor visits ensued. Each visit revealed the same diagnosis, ALS. Doctors gave Edward a 2-3 years estimated life expectancy. Edward and wife Charlotte didn't accept the doctor's timeline.

They changed diet, added vitamins, exercises, and a lot of positive thinking--the disease progression appeared to slow. After graduating to a wheelchair from a walker and having little speaking ability left, Edward decided to start writing. His first book was begun on a Commodore 64 in the late 80s. When someone loses their fine motor skills, it is difficult to manipulate a pencil let alone accomplish typing. Edward didn't let this become a problem. He types with a support under his arm, a brace on his hand and uses one finger to type.
After forty-seven years of marriage, two college graduate daughters and four grandsons later, Edward has far exceeded that 2-3 year limit the doctors gave him in 1979. He and Charlotte have devoted their lives to living life to its full. They are living proof that having a positive attitude is the best medicine there is!
Included in that arsenal of positive thinking is the importance of having a dream. Edward didn't focus on his illness. He embraced all the time he possessed to focus on his dream. His body may betray him, but his mind became his greatest asset.

Learn more about Edward McNeill and his amazing life at his website: www/edwardjmcneill.com

His books are well worth the read. Knowing his story makes them even better.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008CAO1YG
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 637 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages

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Ed McNeill thought his life was over in 1979 when a neurologist said his slurring and limb weakness indicated ALS, a progressive disease with a prognosis of two to three years to live. But that couldn't be: He had a happy marriage, three young daughters, and his whole life in front of him.

Ed's main ambition has always been to write "The Great American Novel." But along the way, something always took precedence--the Marine Corps, marriage, a family, work. When he lived beyond three years after his diagnosis, then five, then ten, the indications were strong he was going to be around awhile.

He and his wife decided to move from New Jersey to California, where the warm weather and wheelchair accessibility would better accommodate their needs. Armed with a new computer, he made a decision to get serious about writing. With limited use of his limbs and able to utilize only his index fingers, he began to type. These books are one result.

At present he is thirty years beyond his predicted death has finished four novels and is currently working on his autobiography. He is almost to the tragic death of his mother from cancer at 32 which caused he and his younger brother and sister to be put in an orphanage.

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Mactan

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2013

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This is not just another WWII war story. It's a story about a specific soldier, his contribution to the war, how it affected him, his sacrifices, his love and much more, plus the roll of the Mactan and what part it played. There is plenty of suspense, intrigue, thrills, and yes, romance. The ending is a shocker which will bring you to tears.

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Joseph J. Riley

A NEW AUTHOR WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014

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This was a real page-turner and a style of writing making it easy to read. I'd highly recommend it to anyone. It's truly more than a war novel.

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2014

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Really good book gives you the sense of what it was like to do this incredible adventure. Worth the read

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Ken McNeill

history, action and a love story

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2013

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Fast action, many stories leading to a surprising finish. Hard to put down! Can' t wait for Shohet to arrive.

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Steve Womack

Think you knew everything about General MacArthur’s Philippine operations?

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018

Created with the imagination and detail that puts the reader in the same room right next to the characters. McNeil masterfully weaves a double storyline separated by WWII & present day that intersects at the same destination. A five star surprise ending! A great story teller the author once again demonstrates an uncanny skill in joining together rich historical accuracy with an epic tale of interesting characters.

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2015

Loved reading this exciting WW11 story with the surprise ending that I never expected. Need to read more of this author's works.