Robinson Crusoe, USN: The Adventures of George R. Tweed Rm1c on Japanese-Held Guam (America Reads: Rediscovered Fiction and Nonfiction from Key Periods in American History)

I've read this book twice now. I had heard about the basic story from my father saying to watch the movie "No Man is an Island" as it covers your Grandfather's history in the Navy. He was a Radio Operator and was one of the few that ran into the bush to escape capture by the Japanese when they attacked and captured Guam. The story is very riveting as it covers Tweed's run into the bush and how the Chamorros had helped him and the others. My Grandfather's death is described her also, which really got my attention. He was beheaded by the Japanese for unknown reasons, even the Navy records don't mention how he died, but George found the truth. After reading it, I have great respect for the Guamanians and what they endured to protect Tweed and the others. I've purchased several copies and sent as gifts and to family and all say the same things about it being such a great book and excellent true story.The movie this is based on with Jeffrey Hunter was good, but there were extra Hollywood additions to the story. What Hollywood movie doesn't exaggerate the story to better the film or make it more exciting.I hope you enjoyed the book as much as I did.

I enjoyed 18 months of Navy duty on Guam some two years before the movie was released. I trust the book Tweed wrote is so much more real/accurate than that portrayed in the movie that was NOT EVEN filmed on Guam. A few have criticized Tweed for endangering the lives of the Chamorian occupants who helped him survive; perhaps even causing the Japanese occupiers to murder those who were suspected of shielding him. As much danger as Tweed was in during the 31 or so months he was surviving, a few captured US Navy personnel were extremely fortunate the Japanese never discovered the true nature of their mission.

Yes that right. Sad to say that only one side of this story has been told. Some of its true. Other parts are not. How do I know. I ok e on Guam. I heard the other story of Tweed. I ask, did you see any pictures of those who help him? No. Did you also know the book was band from the Island? No. The Guammainens did much to save tween,but in turn he cause must pain to the people. He was no her other he was made out to be.

Couldn’t stop reading…Hated for it to end but so pleased with the ending. Great coverage of an incredible ordeal. Go Navy!,,

Five STARS! I'm a navy veteran & an army veteran. This book is a MUST READ for any American fighting man calling himself a patriot. Chief Tweed survived 31 months in the bush refusing to surrender. Refusing to quit. Thank you for this inspiring testimony of courage & American fighting spirit.

I have not read a book from cover to cover in over 30+ years without stopping! This book was one I started reading one evening around 8:00 PM and only laid it down briefly when I finished it at 4:49 AM in the morning. It was riveting. Tweed the "Robin Crusoe" ran up against incredible dangers and difficulties I could not even comprehend. The ingenuity he possessed made Robin Crusoe look like small potatoes. He devised a way to create his own electricity for lights, make a radio, and an alarm system that was pure genius, furniture, and clothing in the 2 1/2 years he was in a dangerous situation. I was struck with the tenacity and sheer drive he had and will to live that this man possessed. This is a book to own and pass down to your children, grandchildren to read one day! This gripping story happened on Guam during WWII when the Japanese captured Guam. Tweed had a choice of surrendering or being taken prisoner by the Japanese invading forces. Tweed escaped into the countryside. Aided by Chamorro natives who risked their lives and the lives of their families to keep him alive and safe, Tweed survived for 2 1/2 years until he was eventually rescued by a U.S. Navy ship that came close to firing on him and ending his life. This was an incredible read. Period!

Having been to Guam and explored it's sights and terrain I found it especially engaging. How a man with such a strong will to survive over came such odds. The good Chamorro people who without them he would not have survived. This was an excellent read that I definitely would recommend.

This is an amazing story and written so well that I felt I was there. I learned so much about the Japanese occupation of Guam that I had never known before. Reading this book has given me an entire new outlook on our battle to retake Guam. I am now seriously considering visiting Guam this year. An awesome book!

Bon ouvrage malgré son âge. Couvre bien le sujet, se laisse lire facilement. Un achat que je ne regrette pas.