A review by ida_ree
Tell My Sons: A Father's Last Letters by Mark M. Weber, Robin Williams
3.0
38-year-old Lt. Col. Mark Weber was about to report for a his new assignment as advisor to the Afghan military when a physical revealed advanced intestinal cancer. The prognosis was grim.
This book contains the stories and lessons he thought he'd have a lifetime to share with his three boys. There are family anecdotes and many stories from his career in the military. And near the end, a lot about day-to-day life with cancer. He quotes Douglas MacArthur a lot and gives his boys advice like "Don't worry about being *the* best. But always try to be *your* best." I paraphrased that from memory.
The writing isn't all that polished, but it's heartfelt. Weber uses so many overused cliches it becomes almost charming in a way. He's not trying to be folksy, he genuinely is.
I'm sure this book is a treasure for his family and a touching read for the rest of us.
This book contains the stories and lessons he thought he'd have a lifetime to share with his three boys. There are family anecdotes and many stories from his career in the military. And near the end, a lot about day-to-day life with cancer. He quotes Douglas MacArthur a lot and gives his boys advice like "Don't worry about being *the* best. But always try to be *your* best." I paraphrased that from memory.
The writing isn't all that polished, but it's heartfelt. Weber uses so many overused cliches it becomes almost charming in a way. He's not trying to be folksy, he genuinely is.
I'm sure this book is a treasure for his family and a touching read for the rest of us.