Frenchship 1963

About the Book

Frenchship 1963" was written thirty years ago. It is the true chronicle of a U.S. Army draftee´s experiences in the pre-Vietnam military. The author was a naive New Englander who spent 1963 at a small base in rural France. Because the author could speak French, he could interact with the French people he encountered. 1963 was the last year of President Kennedy´s life. The author relates the youthful vigor Kennedy had infused into the American spirit. “Frenchship 1963" tells of the author´s efforts to join the newly created Peace Corps, his instigation of a Senate Inquiry, his perception of the racial climate of the era and his extensive travels in Europe. You will discover why 1963 was to become a pivotal year in American history.

About the Author

Roger Small was the Food Service Director of a rural New Hampshire nursing home until he was fired/quit in 1990. Previous to that he had been in Hotel Management with Hyatt House, Holiday Inns and Ramada Inns. For the past decade Mr. Small has written a weekly column in two local newspapers. He has published 5 non-fiction books and has written 2 screenplays.