RP Book Club: Catch-22 - Joseph Heller

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:44:08 -0400

This week's submission is the "cult classic" Catch-22 by Joseph Heller.

The term Catch-22 is now common vernacular, but where did it come from? Well, this book for starters.

Using his own experiences from WWII, Mr. Heller creates a satire of the Korean Era, set in WWII...

Check it out.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2015 3:45 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:45:39 -0400

Just bought this book to read on my way to deployment number 4. I've seen the movie, but somehow never read the book until now.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jun 15 at 2015 9:55 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:55:25 -0400

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS In the late 1970's I read Catch 22 as part of a course requirement while I was a cadet at West Point. At the time, my company tactical officer was named Major Major. That fact made the book more interesting and I couldn't help but notice the irony of the novel and my own situation. Later on I met the former tactical officer after he had been promoted and was now LTC Major. We always wonder if he named any of his children Sargent.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 15 at 2015 10:05 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:05:19 -0400

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS, I first read this in the late sixties!