An ABE's Logbook

The narrative unfolds through personal journal entries from the author's Navy service, detailing his journey from childhood in Fort Worth, Texas, to becoming a sailor from 1985 to 2005. It highlights the pivotal experiences during his junior high years that shaped his identity and the strong family support that inspired him to enlist. The book captures the raw emotions of leaving home, the challenges and triumphs of naval life, and the profound beauty and dangers encountered at sea, offering an intimate glimpse into a young man's transformation into a sailor.