The Right Thing

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Summary: A Must Read -- Very Compelling -- Interesting Details
Review: If you've ever encounted a situation that changed your entire life and you needed a book to give you the courage to go on...The Right Thing is it. I loved the book. Not only for its messages about ethics and moralty, but also because it's a great lesson in standing up for what's right and taking responsibility for one's actions -- whatever the outcome.

Also, it's a great insider look at life in the military and what it is like to live on a submarine ... and be in a high ranking position, like Commander.

I enjoyed seeing the author on the Today Show and CBS This Morning, but reading about Scott Waddle's life answered all my questions about this horrific accident. I couldn't put the book down and I highly recommend it .

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Summary: A good read, refreshing and insightful
Review: In a world where CEO's sell out their companies and are often driven by personal greed, Scott Waddle and his crew stand tall, take the hit and do what's right.

This is a book corporate leaders can learn from. It is often too easy to deny responsibility or accountability for one's actions. It is harder to admit one's shortcomings.

This is one book that is worth the investment.

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Summary: The Right Thing
Review: In many ways, my life mirrors Scott Waddle. The religious background, the loving family, the drive for success, the occasional rebellion to authority. Several times as I read this fascinating TRUE story, my eyes misted over and tears ran down my face. As a member of the Judiciary, I find the lack of responsibility overwhelming in our society. It is a thrill to read a story of a man accepting full responsibility for his actions, no matter what the cost. We need a few million more Scott Waddles in this world.

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Summary: Required Inspirational Reading
Review: Living in a world filled with seemingly very little good, it is such a welcome to hear and read about an individual who, by their actions, not by words alone, can carry the burden of so many, Comdr.Waddle is definitely in contact with the almighty to endure this ordeal. I had the honor to speak with Comdr.Waddle shortly after the accident and after reading this book I can say that the honor continues to be mine. He did not have to call and acknowledge a letter of encouragement that I had written, this in itself shows a tremendous amount of class and character...I was saddened at the lose of life during this terrible accident, but was inspired by the authors courage and the amazing show of character when most men in his position would have passed the buck or pointed fingers at others around him.. This book gives the reader an insight to details leading up to and after the accident which tells us, that life is full of ups and downs, pats on the back for a job well down, and kicks in the pants when we are less than perfect, but taking responsibility for ones actions is "the right thing" to do...If my children can develop, a portion, of the integitry and character that Comdr. Waddle has shown, then I will have succeeded as a parent.

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Summary: Truly Remarkable
Review: My son is currently still on the Greeneville, and after reading this book it's a shame that Commander Waddle is no longer on board. The Navy should have more leaders that first put their trust in our Lord Jesus who will guide their way. God Bless you Commander Waddle you will be sorely missed I'm sure.

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Summary: The Right Thing
Review: Scott Waddle was living the American dream. He had a great family and was following the advice we give our children: follow your passion and always do what is right. Commander Waddle's opportunity to follow his passion and serve his country was changed forever in a few seconds. Nine people drowned when the nuclear powered submarine he commanded accidentally sunk a Japanese trawler. Commander Waddle went from being perceived as one of the America's skippers of a nuclear powered submarine to being demonized by the international media. Many people in those circumstances would elect not to tell their story. Commander Waddle chose to do "what is right". Fortunately, Scott has written a story explaining his pursuit of his passion, the experience of going through a U.S. Naval Court of Inquiry in which he could have been court-martialled, his attempts to apologize for what happened to the nine Japanese on board the trawler who lost their lives and how he has begun to rebuild his life. This is a great story written by someone who has tried to do THE RIGHT THING.

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Summary: Cmdr. Waddle followed the advice we give to our children
Review: Scott Waddle was living the American dream. He had a great family and was following the advice we give our children: follow your passion and always do what is right. Commander Waddle's opportunity to follow his passion and serve his country was changed forever in a few seconds. Nine people drowned when the nuclear powered submarine he commanded accidentally sunk a Japanese trawler. Commander Waddle went from being perceived as one of the America's skippers of a nuclear powered submarine to being demonized by the international media. Many people in those circumstances would elect not to tell their story. Commander Waddle chose to do "what is right". Fortunately, Scott has written a story explaining his pursuit of his passion, the experience of going through a U.S. Naval Court of Inquiry in which he could have been court-martialled, his attempts to apologize for what happened to the nine Japanese on board the trawler who lost their lives and how he has begun to rebuild his life. This is a great story written by someone who has tried to do THE RIGHT THING.

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Summary: Moving and thought provoking
Review: Scott Waddle's story of his role as the commanding officer of the USS GREENEVILLE is inspiring as well as a unique opportunity to learn more about this christian man.

The story takes the reader onboard and discusses the horror, emotional termoil and distress this man shouldered following the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 9 japanese civilians.

It is a book that describes what I would consider a modern day role model for our youth.

The book is published by a christian book company and contains several passages that discuss how Scott's faith was tested.

Read, learn, think about it and see if there are parallels in your life. There are many events in our lives that cause us to doubt our ability to survive the crisis. This is an inspirational man's story on how he, through his faith, family and friends survived.

Well written and well done.

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Summary: The Hard Right Thing
Review: Terrific book. One to treasure. My Grandson was on the Greenville and he admired his Commander Waddle. Its terrible that these accidents happen, but that is exactly what it was--- An ACCIDENT! Scott WAddle will do well in his life. He is a leader.

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Summary: The Hard Right Thing
Review: Terrific book. One to treasure. My Grandson was on the Greenville and he admired his Commander Waddle. Its terrible that these accidents happen, but that is exactly what it was--- An ACCIDENT! Scott WAddle will do well in his life. He is a leader.