The Books - Bud Hunton's Books

Leaving Home

Leaving Home gives an example of how to succeed in life when getting started can be difficult without a support system. Once established as a motivated individual, anyone can pursue a career of their choice, travel the world, and enjoy life in general. Bud’s travels took him to a dozen different countries where he experienced various cultural differences and similarities. As an educator, there were ample opportunities to share his experience and knowledge with students and other educators. Starting your life without the benefit of at least a high school education can present a challenge to young folks; however, perseverance in making personal improvements can make a major difference in how we spend our later years. “Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself” (anonymous).

Navy Blue

Navy Blue is a story about a seventeen year old boy from Ohio who traveled the globe experiencing things that he would have never seen from his rural community of Wapakoneta, Ohio. In the nineteen fifties there was a military draft underway that would provide this young man with mature friends and get him started on the road to life, and what would eventually become a military career. Not only would he “join the Navy and see the world”, he would also meet an interesting assortment of friends.

America at War

Prepare to be surprised. America at War from Cannon Balls to Drones will illustrate amazing facts about the ten wars our country has survived with amazing results. Although wars are infamous for loss of life and injury, the author will provide factual information on the various ways that each war produced improvements in methodology and treatment of injuries, illness and improved the outcome for millions of Americans. New technology from each war will be discussed as well as how we dealt with the Spanish pandemic of 1918 and how it compared with our current battle with the COVID-19 virus. In the early years of war (1775-1783), medical care took a turn for the worse with the majority of soldiers dying from disease due to unsanitary conditions. In 1812, the typical soldier still died from infectious diseases such as dysentery, typhoid, and pneumonia-the number one killer at the time. Eventually, handwashing would be introduced, reducing infections and saving lives. Other early medical improvements would include anesthesia, tourniquets, amputations, prosthetics, and embalming. Amputations saved more lives than any other wartime medical procedure. Later wars will see the invention of technology such as sonar (ultrasound), radar, and thermography, to name a few.

Corpsman

If you have ever served in the military or enjoy reading military stories, you came to the right book. Corpsman is a comprehensive history about the U.S. Navy’s Hospital Corpsman. Although there have been dozens of books written about individual corpsman and their hazardous encounters, Corpsman will walk you through the amazing history that has been created by Hospital Corpsman since 1898. The highlight for Corpsman includes a list of Corpsman that have won the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award. A photo and bio of each corpsman is included along with details of their service.

Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound will explore the history of our countries roads and vehicles that travel these roads. Be prepared to be surprised about our vehicular history and how far we have come “down the road”.

You will see both famous and infamous roads, expressways, and favorite roads traveled for fun and work.

The author will share his travel experiences with his family and friends beginning with his teenage years and then through his time in the military, post military in his civilian careers, the numerous trips made with his seventeen children, grand, and great grand children as they traveled the country to attend sporting events for their schools and community teams.

Finally, there will be a review of vacation trips to the various part of the country including Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Nevada, Arizona, North and South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, North Dakota, and Florida visiting family and friends while traveling well known routes throughout the country.

Finally, we will review the Navy Reunions to Jacksonville, Florida, Branson, Missouri, Virginia Beach, Va., and Charleston, South Carolina.

War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine – the world reacts will provide the reader with a detailed account of the events that have occurred historically in Ukraine, plus a modern-day account of events ripped from headlines around the world. As the writing of this book concludes, the fear of nuclear weapon involvement is increasing as well as NATO’S expressed worry that a war between Russia and NATO could occur if the situation continues to spin out of control. Historically, the situation between Russia and Ukraine has been compared to previous situations such as the Cuban missile crisis in October 1962, a 35 day confrontation between the United States and Cuba. As the final page of this book was written, the United States was finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine, despite Russia’s stating that this would be a provocative moves by the United States that could prompt a response from Russia..

The Life of Harry

The Life of Harry is a true and humorous story about a truck driver from Ohio. Harry’s story began in the Depression era as a young man living in Philadelphia and continued for 86 years. His various lifestyles and adventures were amazing by today’s standards. He is the only person that I know who would try to make people laugh at a funeral. When his wife Tina died of an untimely death by running over herself with a car, Harry carried a pistol in his pocket during the funeral. When asked why he did that, his reply was, “Just in case she tries to get back up”.

During the funeral, Harry placed all of Tina’s bingo cards in the coffin alongside her, saying, “Just in case she needs these wherever she is going”. This was the only funeral that I ever attended where laughter could be heard throughout the event. Needless to say, neither Harry nor Tina were religious. Harry’s friends included people of infamy, such as Jimmy Hoffa, and less famous people such as cousin Lenny Ross of Philadelphia, a nightclub comic and booze maker during prohibition.

Israel and Hamas at War

The history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict traces back to the late 19th century when Zionists sought to establish a homeland for the Jewish people in Ottoman-controlled Palestine. The Balfour Declaration of 1917, issued by the British government, endorsed the idea of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, which led to an influx of Jewish immigrants to the region. Following World War II and the Holocaust, international pressure mounted for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine, leading the creation of Israel in 1948.

The establishment of Israel, and the war that followed and preceded it, led to the displacement of hundreds of Palestines who became refugees, sparking a decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people. The Pelestinians seek to establish their own independent state in at least a part of historic Palestine. Israeli defense of its own borders, control over the West Bank, the Egyptian-Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, and Palestinian internal politics currently make this goal out of reach.

Leaving Home II

Leaving home II is the story of a 17-year-old boy from a small town in Ohio. His journey began in 1955 when he dropped out of high school and enlisted in the Navy with his parents’ signature. Bud met four draftees from Cleveland, Ohio while he was training as a medical corpsman at the Great lakes Naval Training Center. These four college drop outs would “adopt” Bud as a younger brother and get him started on a more promising career path. Bud’s travels would take him to various countries and cultures before his retirement from the Navy in 1975. Leaving Home II will be Buds ninth publication. His final book will be his autobiography titled “Looking Back at Me” and will include his most unusual and interesting experiences such as working with the C.I.A, and F.B.I. while on active duty in the Navy and other occurrences while director of radiology at Grandview Hospital, in Dayton, Ohio.

The Autobiography of Bud W. Hunton
Part 1: Looking Back At Me

Looking back at me is the true story of a young man’s experience growing up on a small farm in rural Ohio in the 1940’s. His home consisted of a log cabin that had been converted into a single-family home without electricity, water or indoor plumbing. His early life was chaotic and unstable with fear of being placed in a foster home. Bud’s teen years were worrisome for both him and his parents who would eventually sign the documents to enlist in the navy at 17 years old. This will be Bud’s tenth and final book that will highlight how to succeed in life when you have an adequate support system.

At the End Of The Road

Part 2 of Bud Hunton’s autobiography is the true story of a young man’s experiences growing up on a small farm in rural Ohio during the 1940s. This second installment will delve deeper into Bud’s travels and the importance of family values.

Bud’s first home was a converted log cabin, repurposed into a single-family dwelling without electricity, running water, or indoor plumbing. His early life was marked by chaos and instability, coupled with the constant fear of being placed in foster care. Bud’s teenage years were equally challenging, causing concern for both him and his parents, who ultimately signed the papers allowing him to enlist in the Navy at 17 years old. This will be Bud’s eleventh book, offering insights on how to succeed in life with the support of a strong and adequate foundation.

Navy Blue II

Navy Blue 2 is a true story about a seventeen-year-old boy from Ohio who traveled the globe experiencing things that he would have never seen from his rural community of Wapakoneta, Ohio. In the nineteen fifties there was a military draft underway that would provide this young man with mature friends and get him started on the road to life, and what would eventually become a military career. Not only would he “join the Navy and see the world”, he would also meet an interesting assortment of friends.

Life in the Navy

Life in the Navy is a remarkable story of Bud Hunton, a young man from Ohio who joined the Navy in 1955 at the age of seventeen. Bud shares more of his adventures and the life lessons he learned as he traveled the world. The book not only chronicles his experiences abroad but also highlights the personal growth he underwent during his time in service, influenced by mentors like his Company Commander, Chief McGinty, whose words of wisdom shaped Bud’s career and outlook on life.

This book, part of Bud’s autobiographical series, delves into the challenges and triumphs of Navy life, offering readers a unique perspective on duty, perseverance, and the value of education. As Bud rose through the ranks to become a Chief Petty Officer, he carried forward the lessons he learned during his early years, a journey that would later inspire his large family and numerous readers. Navy Blue 2 is a heartfelt continuation of his life’s story, filled with memories, reflections, and the lessons that have guided him through a fulfilling life and career.

Dealing with Diseases

Prepare to be surprised. Dealing with Diseases provides an up-to-date look at recent headlines highlighting the significant changes scientists now believe are long-term effects of COVID-19 and other diseases, such as influenza, which currently poses a greater risk than COVID. Influenza has now surpassed COVID-19 as the deadliest pandemic our country has ever experienced.

At the time of this writing, the nation was undergoing a major political shift, and President Trump had just completed his first 100 days in office, resulting in historic changes to our healthcare policies.