The moving and historically accurate story of six young men who join the US Marines in World War II. Their friendship begins with their induction physicals and carries them through boot camp, across the ocean, and into the fury of war. In the midst of the relentless struggle for the Pacific islands, they share fear and courage, tears and laughter, and a desperate hope to return to their homes.   The novel reveals another side of the struggles as well, following the members of one proud Japanese family and their sacrifices.   Like Herman Wauks's epic THE WINDS OF WAR, and the stirring and emotional movie, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN,  this novel is an evocative portrayal of a powerful chapter in our nation's history. "When reading NEVER TOO OLD TO CRY, I found myself wanting to get back to it as soon as I could..... I seldom read a book cover to cover in one sitting." -George E. Hijar, LEATHERNECK MAGAZINE "A compelling and compassionate story of courage, love, and honor of the ground and naval forces in the Pacific War." - COL. JEFFERSON DEBLANC, USMC(RET), PHD, WORLD WAR II CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR "... an excellent account of the heroism of the US Marine Corps in defeating Japan. " - MILTON FRIEDMAN, CORRESPONDENT, GENERAL PATTON'S ARMY "...a riveting, great story. It is the finest book I've ever read." - CHARLES E. HONORE, MAJOR GENERAL, (RET) USA             D. G.  "Mac"  McWilliams, at  the  age   of  seventeen,  joined   the  US  Marine  Corps  in 1943  and served  in  the  Pacific  with  the 5th Infantry Regiment,1st Division. After  his  discharge  in  1946,  he  returned  to Texas Tech University and  earned  BS and MS degrees in Petroleum  and  Civil Engineering, and   spent  the  next  forty  years working  in the oil fields in Europe, Africa, Arctic,  North  Sea, and  US.   He  attended The University of Iowa Writing   School  and   is presently writing  a  sequel  to his  best  seller.   He and his wife live in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas.  Used Book in Good Condition