How Long to Read The Light on the Star

How Long Does it Take to Read The Light on the Star?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read The Light on the Star by Robert Dotson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Visit the author's website at www.thelightonthestar.com Six months before he is murdered, President John F. Kennedy looks into the eyes of the graduating cadets of the Class of 1963 at the U. S. Air Force Academy. He speaks of the singular burden America shoulders in protecting freedom around the globe. He says, "This is the role which history and our own determination has placed upon a country which lived most of its history in isolation and neutrality, and yet in the last 18 years has carried the burden for free people everywhere. I think that this is a burden which we accept willingly, recognizing that if this country does not accept it, no people will, recognizing that in the most difficult time in the whole life of freedom, the United States is called upon to play its greatest role." The graduates rise, vigorously applauding their young warrior-president, answering his call to serve their country, having no inkling of the turbulent decade about to break over them. The Light on the Star is about a time of upheaval in America, as a war in Asia fans the flames of incendiary turmoil at home. Through it all, idealistic young men from the Class of 63 struggle with duty, honor and bonds forged with classmates as their once-proud, once-victorious Air Force staggers to defeat, trying to fight a new kind of air war. Unlike earlier air battles in World War II where civilian casualties mattered little, they become central in political debates as Americans grapple with the realities of a war televised nightly. The Light on the Star is also about the end of one era in the American way of aerial warfare and the emerging of another dimly. The consequences reverberate through the lives of fighter pilots caught in the crosshairs, battered by forces they can't comprehend. Their long, tumultuous journey through the sixties is an inspiring story of service to country under adversity, marked by the breadth of emotions of the cockpit - ranging from the pure thrill of flying jet airplanes to the stark terror of things going desperately wrong under fire. Steve Dotson's novel, The Light on the Star, is well-written, gritty and intelligent. Combining drama with history, it captures the turmoil of the sixties at a gut level. Its authentic flying scenes, especially its vivid combat missions, make the joys and fears of the cockpit real. It's a great read. General Ronald R. Fogleman, U. S. Air Force (Retired) Fighter pilot and former Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force Contact the author [email protected] Visit the author's website at www.thelightonthestar.com

How long is The Light on the Star?

The Light on the Star by Robert Dotson is 268 pages long, and a total of 69,144 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Light on the Star Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read The Light on the Star aloud.

What Reading Level is The Light on the Star?

The Light on the Star is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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