Been There-Done That

About the Book

This book establishes beyond any doubt that Conservatism is- in fact- mean spirited; that it caters to a monyed elite at the expense of a large middle class and even larger mass of people living close to poverty. It demonstrates that progressive moderates and liberals are those who unmask the social and economic right wingers, the intolerant "religious right," and all those who try to impose their philosophy of greed on everyone else.

Review from Midwest Book Review (Gary Roen) This is bound to be a very controversial book on the course of the military, political parties, government, and how it handles the nation's problems, education, and other tough subjects, because the author is very straightforward in what he has written. What also makes this book different from other books of this type is that the author does not reveal whether he is conservative or liberal. He is just someone who served in the military, loves his country, and does not like the course it is on. He has a keen insight into so many things.

About the Author

Mr. Group was born in Dayton, Ohio, on the Ides of March, 1925. He considers the ominous Shakespearian date a sign of good fortune, since fortune has smiled on him throughout his life. As it has for so many of his generation, World War II shaped his life. He enlisted in the Army Air Forces in 1943. After many months of cadet training, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, and was assigned to a B-24 crew as a navigator. He was nineteen. In 1945 he was released from active duty.

The military life appealed to him, and after graduating from the University of Missouri on the GI Bill, he joined an Air Force Reserve Wing in Cleveland, Ohio. The wing was activated to the Federal Service in 1950, and Mr. Group's military career was firmly established.

In 1973, after many worldwide assignments, a marriage and four children, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. His service in the Vietnam Conflict resulted in his being awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal, among many other decorations.

Mr. Group has always aspired to write for publication. He has written several short stories and two novels of a planned trilogy, none of which have been published. The 28 years since his retirement from the military, have been spent as a stockbroker and financial advisor. He intends this book to be the first of many in a new career as an author.

He lives with his wife, Theresa, in Centennial, Colorado. His two sons are nearby with their wives and a grandson and granddaughter each. His two daughters are in Utah and Virginia, with three children. He and his wife have a total of eight grandchildren and wish they could spend more time with all of them.

Mr. Group invites comments, criticisms and questions and can be reached via E-mail at:
carlgroup@msn.com