In the Shadow of Greatness

This week on Hampton Roads Topics, my public affairs program, I talk with Navy Lt. Commander Josh Welle, the creator of a new book. In the Shadow of Greatness: Voices of Leadership, Sacrifice, and Service from America's Longest War, is a compilation of stories from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2002, and how the events of 9/11 affected their lives.

Welle, the 2002 Class President, compiled and co-edited the book. Following 9/11, he and his classmates faced the prospect of graduating from the Naval Academy and being deployed to Afghanistan as a result of the attacks. He speaks of September 11th as the glue for the narrative of what he calls the "9/11 Generation."

The book was released Tuesday on the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Demand for In the Shadow of Greatness has been very high on Amazon.com.

The interview will Sunday, September 16th, on these MAX Media stations:  92.9 The Wave, ESPN Radio 94.1, Star 1310 and 97.3 The Eagle.  A podcast of the interview will be posted next week on the show's blog,  hamptonroadstopics.blogspot.com

On the web:

shadowofgreatness.com