Steve Jackson is a New York Times bestselling author of nonfiction crime, biographies and history, including Lucky Lady: The World War II Heroics of the USS Franklin and Santa Fe. He lives in western Colorado.
"The surviving crew members...provide a valuable first-hand account of their WWII experiences. Lucky Lady is good story well told."
After finding a lock of hair that his mother had given to his father before he joined the navy, Jackson (No Stone Unturned) decided to research the activities of his father's ship, the USS Santa Fe. Dubbed "Lucky Lady," the craft survived dive bombings, kamikaze attacks, and typhoons without losing a single crew member, earning 13 battle stars during her tour of duty. At the same time, Jackson tells the story of the aircraft carrier USS Franklin, which was one of the most decorated ships of World War II. The Santa Fe shared her good luck in an unparalleled rescue at sea: fewer than 50 miles from Japan, the Franklin had been severely damaged by a Japanese dive-bomber attack. While putting both ships in mortal danger, the Santa Fe came alongside it and rescued over 800 crew members. The Franklin, because of the Santa Fe's actions, was able to return to port under her own power. Lucky Lady is a biographical testament, told by everyone from captains to seamen, heralding the courage and valor of the crew members of the two ships. As good as any military technothriller; this is recommended for all libraries.-Terry Wirick, Erie Cty. Lib. Syst., PA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
"The surviving crew members...provide a valuable first-hand account of their WWII experiences. Lucky Lady is good story well told."
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