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Bud Hunton has authored nine insightful books, each exploring a unique and compelling aspect of life, history, and heroism. His debut, Leaving Home, addresses the challenges of starting life without a support system and finding success. In Navy Blue, he chronicles a 20-year Navy career, transforming from a high school dropout to a college professor. America at War examines how various wars have shaped the future of healthcare, while Corpsman, America’s Unsung Heroes celebrates the bravery of Navy Hospital Corpsmen, who have won more Congressional Medals of Honor than any other military branch. Homeward Bound delves into the history of America’s roads and the vehicles that traverse them, and War in Ukraine provides an in-depth look at Ukraine’s historical and modern-day events. The Life of Harry offers a humorous and true story about an Ohio truck driver whose life spans from the Depression era to modern times. Israel and Hamas at War traces the Israeli-Palestinian conflict back to the late 19th century, exploring its origins and ongoing complexities. Leaving Home II, tells the story of a 17-year-old boy from a small town in Ohio, marking his ninth publication. This highly anticipated book will be featured at the Frankfurt Book Fair, offering readers a comprehensive look at Bud Hunton’s extraordinary life and career. His autobiography, Looking Back at Me, details his most unusual and interesting experiences, including working with the CIA and FBI during his Navy service and his tenure as Director of Radiology at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Navy Blue 2 tells the true story of a 17-year-old boy from Wapakoneta, Ohio, who joins the Navy during the 1950s draft. Leaving his small-town life behind, he travels the world, forms lifelong friendships, and begins a journey that sparks a lasting military career. Life in the Navy is an inspiring memoir that follows Bud Hunton’s journey from a seventeen-year-old recruit in 1955 to a seasoned Chief Petty Officer, shaped by world travel, discipline, and influential mentors. This compelling installment in his autobiographical series offers a heartfelt look at the challenges, growth, and enduring life lessons gained through Navy service. Dealing with Diseases examines the rising threat of influenza, now deadlier than COVID-19, and its long-term impact on public health. It highlights recent scientific findings and shifts in disease perception. The book also reflects on major healthcare policy changes during President Trump’s first 100 days.
America at War Part 2 explores recent U.S. military actions, updates events since 1991, and reveals what’s ahead in the coming year.
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Bud’s writing experience began shortly after retiring from the Navy in 1975. During his tenure in the military as a Navy Hospital Corpsman, he traveled the world practicing his medical skills as a Physician’s Assistant aboard ship. On shore duty stations (Naval Hospitals), he was a trained Radiographer (X-Ray Technologist) and had acquired adequate rank to also be a department manager. After retiring from the Navy, he worked at civilian hospitals in Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio serving as the department director. While at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, he began writing a monthly column for Advance Magazine out of Valley Forge Pa. His monthly articles were usually topics he had lectured on at annual meetings and conventions. He was recruited by Sinclair Community College and remained in this position as an instructor for twenty-two years… Read More
