Another Day in Which to Excel

404pgs-The Great Depression Dust Bowl and a Kansas tornado had left the Barber family reeling. Then came WW II and three sons were called to service. Air Corps planes began flying low level missions over the farm capturing the imagination of yet a younger son Paul. In this story of motivation dedication and excellence Paul Barber follows his dream becomes an Air Force pilot commands a flying unit and with a simple statement Another Day in Which to Excel challenges himself his crews and his family to be their very best. You will see the Cuban Missile Crisis from his vantage point; tag along on high altitude air-refueling missions; learn how the U.S. won the peace during the Cold War with the Soviets; feel the stress on him and his flight crews in the Vietnam War; and view near tragedies during critical phases of flight. You will understand his frustration in writing President Nixon's Plan of Withdrawal from Vietnam as North Vietnam seeing the discord in America refuses to negotiate. In the Pentagon's National Military Command Center you will observe crisis management at the highest level as his team stands prepared to launch U.S. Nuclear Forces against the Soviet Union if they attack America. You will witness his preparation of college ROTC students for military service and finally his preparation of older Americans for a financially secure retirement. Throughout this inspirational story the strength of family and power of faith are highlighted. Reviews: This is a fascinating story with great insights a story written in ways that will interest people who appreciate our great American heritage from the wheat fields of Kansas to the world-shaking events in the Pentagon and the White House. Historians family leaders church people military personnel farmers financial specialists and others will find this book interesting reading. In it they will find wisdom and motivation for successful living. This book is confirmation of the power generated when an individual uses the combination of faith family education and hard work to reach personal goals and live a productive and satisfying life. Patsy Johnson Hallman Ph.D. Retiring Dean College of Education Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Nacogdoches TX and author of I HAD A TEACHER LETTERS FROM MISS EDNA and several biographies of great leaders. Another Day in Which to Excel is an exciting interesting and informative story that will be enjoyed by family friends people of faith and those seeking inspiration and motivation in their lives. Writing by the same principle that has governed his life Paul Barber's remarkable life story is a testimony of his desire to live in a way that pleases God. (1st Thess 4:1) Allen Reed Dr. of Ministry Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Nacogdoches TX.