The Valiant Few

About the Book

Today, as never before, America needs its heroes. In many ways it’s fortunate that our nation’s history is littered with the names and deeds of forgotten men – heroes in their day -- whose examples of courage, audacity and valor remind us of the spirit and self-reliance that makes our nation great. The Valiant Few rejuvenates a few of those American tales, bringing vividly to life the challenges and the reactions of a handful of valiant men.

Men like Howard Blackburn, adrift in the wintry North Atlantic in a two-man dory with only a desire to live and two frozen, claw-like stumps to grip his oars!

Men like Joshua Barney, the audacious, fearless American naval officer of the Revolutionary War whose exploits sound like far-fetched plot to modern action movie!

Men like ‘Wrong Way’ Corrigan, who ignored governmental bureaucrats too timid to grant him permission to follow Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic, but did obtain authorization to fly from the east coast to California, then miraculously flew the wrong way, all the way across the Atlantic!

Wilkinson brings to life the trials of a dozen forgotten American heroes, men who faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles and persevered through physical strength and mental tenacity.

About the Author

Having written extensively for magazines and newspapers throughout his 30-year professional career, Dave Wilkinson has served as an advertising copywriter and creative director as well as in various marketing administrative positions in several large and small ad agencies. He now lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wife, Elaine, and operates the Wilkinson Creative Group.