Hearts Of Courage Book Published
For those who are interested, my friend, John wrote a book about his father, Joe Tippets, who was featured on this blog a few months back. If you are wanting a copy of this book, just click here. Here’s the information about it.
Re: HEARTS OF COUARGE by John M. Tippets
Non-Fiction
Perfect Paperback $19.95 (ISBN: 978-1-59433-077-3)
Self published with “Publication Consultants” of Anchorage, Ak.
The account of Joseph Tippets a passenger and 29 day survivor of the Harold Gillam (‘thrill-em, spill-em but no kill-em, Gillam’) crash near Ketchikan Alaska in January/February of 1943. The great many photographs and other illustrations give readers a visual feel for the place and times.
“The faith and courage displayed by Joe Tippets and his wife (who waited in their Anchorage, Alaska home) is heartwarming and inspiring beyond belief. If you like aviation yarns, Alaska aviation history, wilderness survival stories, or true stories of continuing faith in the face of utmost adversity, this is the book.” Duane H. McEwen, Lynden, WA. (FAA retired after 30+ years of service in Alaska).
“An astonishing story of unparalleled bravery and faith.
Stephen R. Covey, Author The 7 Habits OF Highly Effective People
Amy,
There was an article published about my Dad’s story in the latest issue of the Idaho State’s Aviation Department’s ‘Rudder Flutter’. The editor was especially interestred in the Idaho connections. I wrote the piece but the editor made some changes and added his review of the book.
John Tippets
I will be signing copies of ‘Hearts of Courage’ at the Idaho Aviation Trade Show at the Idaho Falls airport on saturday the 21st. Dad was born in Arimo and there are other Idaho connections to the story…Dad was also at the first LDS Branch President in Anchorage, Ak. from ’41 to ’47.