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Touching the Face of God: The Story of John Gillespie Magee, Jr. and his poem "High Flight"

by Ray Haas
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781941564004
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: High Flight Productions
  • Publisher Imprint: High Flight Productions
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 372
  • Original Price: USD 24.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 645 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Military

"Touching the Face of God" is the fascinating true story of John Gillespie Magee, Jr., author of the poem "High Flight." Magee composed his famous poem while serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force in England during World War II. Magee's "High Flight" gathered world-wide notice from such luminaries as Winston Churchill, King George IV, Helen Keller, Orson Welles, Tyrone Power, and Katherine Hepburn. The poem has been used countless times in music, books, movies and speeches. The history of John Magee and his famous poem have been told several times, but this book seeks to tell his complete and compelling story. From his birth in China to his entrance into WWII as a combat pilot, "Touching the Face of God" is a story of true love, courage, compassion and commitment.

Ray Haas was born in Los Angeles, California. He spent six years in the United States Navy, where he started a career working with computers that continues to the present day. Ray started flying in 1976, and is Glider, SEL, IFR rated. Ray currently lives in North Carolina with his wife, two children, two Shelties, and one cat. "Touching the Face of God: The Story of John Gillespie Magee, Jr. and his poem High Flight" is Ray's first book.

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