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The grandson of the legendary World War II general George S. Patton Jr., documentary filmmaker Benjamin Patton, explores his family legacy and shares the inspirational wit and wisdom that his grandfather bestowed upon his only son and namesake.
In revealing personal correspondence written between 1939 and 1945, General Patton Jr. espoused his ideals to Benjamin’s father, then a cadet at West Point. Dispensing advice on duty, heroism and honor with the same candor he used ordering the Third Army across Europe, Patton shows himself to be as dynamic a parent as a military commander.
Following in those famous footsteps, Benjamin’s father became a respected and decorated hero of both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Ironically, as he rose to major general, he also proved himself just as brave, flamboyant, flawed and inspiring as his father had been.
A study of a great American original, Growing Up Patton features some of the pivotal figures in Benjamin’s father’s life, including Creighton Abrams, the WWII hero who became his greatest mentor; Charley Watkins, a daredevil helicopter pilot in Vietnam; Manfred Rommel, the son of German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel; Joanne Patton, the author’s mother and a resourceful fighter in her own right; and Benjamin’s mentally challenged brother, George. Growing Up Patton explores how the Patton cultural legacy lives on, and in the end, reveals how knowing the history of our heritage—famous or not—can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves.
INCLUDES NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED LETTERS BETWEEN GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON AND HIS SON DURING WORLD WAR II
INCLUDES NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS
- Sales Rank: #662669 in Books
- Brand: Patton, Benjamin/ Scruby, Jennifer/ Woodruff, Bob (FRW)
- Published on: 2012-11-06
- Released on: 2012-11-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .75" w x 6.00" l, .80 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 368 pages
- Used Book in Good Condition
Review
"At once an intriguing portrait of two of the American military's best-known heroes, Patton's debut is a poignant tribute to a family's rich history." --Publishers Weekly
"An attentive consideration of the deep affection between a military legend and his son, of particular interest to those already enthralled by Patton’s larger-than-life shadow." -- Kirkus Reviews
“A poignant and often touching record of the interactions amongst successive generations of an Army family devoted to duty and soldiering. Ben Patton appreciates family cultural legacy and documents his own with grace and charm.” --Lewis Sorley, author of A Better War
“Benjamin Patton and Jennifer Scruby have written a gem of a book that is both hugely entertaining and enormously insightful. It is not only the story of the Patton family but evocative portraits of a number of famous and not so famous people associated with the Pattons and the legacies that they have inspired. These people come to life leaving us wishing we knew them. Highly recommended.” --Carlo D’Este, author of Patton: A Genius For War
“Ben Patton creates a beautiful story from the real life of an extraordinary American family. It is fascinating to read the wartime correspondence between father and son—the father, an iconic war hero, and the restless, passionate son...[He] puts forth the indisputable notion that bloodlines set us on a path, yet chance encounters provide direction and meaning to life. Truly an inspiration, the Patton family story is one of discovery and passion, how one leads to the other, and how, together, they allow us to live life to the fullest.” --Mary T. Scott, Chairman, Board of Governors, National Military Family Association
About the Author
The grandson of WWII general George S. Patton Jr., documentary filmmaker Benjamin Patton specializes in biographies of individuals and families, as well as documentary-style commercial work. A former development executive and producer at Manhattan’s PBS affiliate, he also teaches filmmaking through his Fred’s Films workshops. Currently a graduate student in developmental psychology at Teacher’s College, Columbia University, Benjamin lives in New York City.
A former editor at Elle and Vogue, Jennifer Scruby has also written for GQ; O. The Oprah Magazine; Lucky; Elle Decor; and the Financial Times.
Most helpful customer reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
insight into a military family
By andrew schiff
Ben Pattons detailed portrayal of the relationship between his father (a two star general who served in vietnam and Korea) and his grandfather (four star general patton of world war II note) is a compelling read. both had a similar trajectory through west point and served with distinction in the US military. this is a must read for military buffs as well as an important lens for any biography reader on the relationship between a driven son who sets out to find his own path while following a famous father. the book provides excellent use of primary materials with lots of unexpected twists that any reader will find interesting.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
I loved this book.
By Jean Godfrey-June
It's incredibly entertaining. Only once you put it down do you realize how much you've learned. You learn history, of course, but you also learn a great deal about how relationships work.
Somehow, the authors have seamlessly stitched together the wildly disparate stories --all of them fascinating--that make up this glimpse not only into a family, but into all sorts of relationships: father, friend, son, colleague, mother, underling, enemy, wife, superior, grandparent. You see how glancing associations turn into something larger over the course of a lifetime; you're surprised by the bonds possible even between ostensible enemies. How a kindness--anything from a phrase in a letter all the way to physically saving a person's life--grows and grows and circles back over time.
The role of respect--self respect and respect for others--is the most powerful thread that runs through this book for me. If that sounds dry, I can assure you it is not. It fuels a funny, sweet, sad, unexpected, absorbing and utterly unique set of stories that truly, you'll never forget.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
My favorite way to read history
By Paladin
By layering interviews with unpublished letters and a son/grandson's own memories of people and events, authors Benjamin Patton and Jennifer Scruby have created a page-turning, modern twist on the historical memoir. The subject matter swirls around a dynamic father and son duo (Generals George Patton, Jr. of WWII and his namesake son), but the book is also about the impact of relationships, the joys and burdens of family legacies and the nature of memory itself.
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