Description:
West Point is a must-have gift for any reader interested in military life history and the Armed Forces. This coming-of-age story is also enjoyed by readers of historical fiction, Christian fiction, and military fiction.
Brief description: Following two years of college at NMMI (New Mexico Military Institute) in Roswell; New Mexico; J.M. Patton attended the United States Military Academy at West Point with the Class of 1973. After a career in technology and banking, the author turned to his passion of teaching at the New Mexico Military Institute as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics. He and his wife Debbie live in rural New Mexico, having parented five sons who have given them sixteen grandchildren. West Point: A Novel is his debut novel, book one in A Full Measure trilogy.
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In Praise of West Point
"A young man forms lasting friendships and finds meaning in his life while attending West Point in J.M. Patton's debut novel set in the Vietnam War era ... A coming-of-age tale about friendship and patriotism." - Kirkus Reviews
"Exceptional story! Captivating! Outstanding beginning at The United States Military Academy and a look at cadet life. And it only got better from there. It even included a great insight into the world of terrorism and international intrigue. I could not put it down." - Steve Foust, Master Sergeant, US Air Force (Ret.)
"J. M. Patton's book, West Point, grabbed my attention from the first page through the last, which came all too soon. The book is very well written and highly recommended." - T.C. Berry
"[West Point] is an appealing tale of military service during a very trying time in our national history, whose characters have real-life authenticity. A highly recommended read!" - Mike Herbert, Captain US Navy (Ret)
"[West Point] kept my interest, making it hard to put down. Serious, humorous, and emotional. Great read! The Academy Life descriptions are excellent and truly depict Military Academy life." - John Barrett, Chief Master Sergeant, US Air Force (Ret)
"Patton gives a remarkably open and credible account of what life at a military school must be. Not only does he capture the daily life of a cadet, but he also details the ethos these institutions instill in young men and women willing to serve our country in the military." -Greg Graves, Reviewer
"This novel not only shines a light on a unique collegiate experience as a cadet at the United States Military Academy but also the complexities of American society in the 1960s. ...this novel paints a vivid image of Cadet life." -Trae Wolfe, 1LT U.S. Army, US Maritime Academy, Class of 2016
"... A thought-provoking story set during the turbulent years of the Vietnam War and U.S. social unrest. This historical fiction fascinates, informs, often amuses, and ultimately draws the reader in for a saga rich with characters, history, and intrigue. Readers won't be disappointed." -Sandy Lyons, Teacher: English, Literature
"This is bringing back all kinds of memories of being an OTS instructor at Maxwell AFB ... It reminds me that the services aren't really all that different. The training sucks everywhere! Patton paints that environment amazingly!" -Travis Rush, Major, United States Air Force