Gary Slaughter, author of the award-winning Cottonwood series, discusses his life experience as a U.S. Navy ensign at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, as documented in his awe-inspiring nonfiction debut, Sea Stories: A Memoir of a Naval Officer (1956-1967). With incidents ranging from humorous to heartwarming to downright dangerous, each of these 60 incredible stories shows new insights into everyday life on the Cold War frontline and an unforgettable slice of American history. www.GarySlaughter.com