Part 2: CUTV News Radio Welcomes Back Authors Jim and Anne Weatherill

Corpus Christi, TX - Jim flew 1,341 hours as a combat helicopter pilot during the unpopular and controversial Vietnam War. Anne was a military wife and college student with a newborn baby in 1968 America. They are the co-authors of two books. Both books strongly focus on coping with life-changing events and trying to reconcile the past with the present.

The Blades Carry Me: Inside the Helicopter War in Vietnam is a riveting first-hand account of Jim’s tour overseas.

“Sharing my story about what it was like as a helicopter pilot was to honor the people who served with me, so our experiences will never be erased,” Jim Says. “Military families also serve their country by waiting for loved ones to come home.”

The second book, When Paths Cross, takes place in 1973. As the war winds down, the troops carry the war home inside. The novel is a fictionalized love story about self-discovery, forging relationships and beginning to heal.

Jim and Anne also emphasize how Vietnam war veterans, having been disrespected and stereotyped, went back into society and restarted their lives. The authors show that the stereotype as unhinged and violent is wrong, a reason their books are so enlightening and impactful.

Jim is a member of numerous helicopter organizations where he shares camaraderie with other vets all proud to have served their country.

“Encouraging people to find their own paths to getting stronger is absolutely why we continue with our endeavors,” Anne says. “We’re amazed and humbled that our writings have helped others come to terms with their past and their ghosts.”

For more information on our guests please visit https://jamesweatherill.godaddysites.com/