U.S. Marine Corps: 

 

For years, a few dozen copies of RINGSIDE AT PARRIS ISLAND, the only known complete account of Marine Corps boot camp written on the spot by a recruit himself, have passed from hand to hand and been clandestinely enjoyed by civilians and Marines alike.

Now, thanks to the Internet, the complete uncensored version with its original ferocious language is available for everyone to enjoy.

Be there when girlish Troy gets his manly voice. Relish the final fate of hated Farcastle. See what happens to the strikingly androgynous Burkhart. Wear ear plugs and body armor when the D.I.s roar at anybody. Above all, be prepared to be entertained and to laugh. The book has unexpected humor. It is tinged with poignancy, enhanced by adventure, salted with colorful slang, and dominated by a particularly strong and colorful drill instructor.

Civilians and Marines alike will enjoy and be amazed at the detailed description of the spectacular 186th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration at Parris Island. For those familiar with famous Gen. Chesty Puller, there is one more great Chesty Puller story here, all the better because it's true.

Anecdotal, continuously adventurous, and above all, entertaining, RINGSIDE AT PARRIS ISLAND* will keep you riveted in place wherever you are. You'll never forget what you read nor the people you'll meet. Especially Burkhart and what he did.

IHardbound, professionally published. 253 pages, 70 photos and drawings, 8 1/2 X 11. First edition, limited to 1000 copies. Author will autograph, date, and inscribe buyer's message if desired (see order form). Price: $25.00 (includes shipping by media mail).

*copyright 2002 by Delmar Lee Reynolds