GOOSE CREEK, S.C., Sept. 5, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Life in the military has its unique trends and developments, most of which don't happen in other places or in other institutions. This is the theme that drives an enduring series of adventures, emotions and battles as told by author Paul Borick with the release of his historical novel Ho! Ho! Weekend Warrior.

Ho! Ho! Weekend Warrior recalls the exploits of military reserve units from post World War II days to the present. Readers will witness the lives and times of Cliff Corlins and his associates traced through the Korean Conflict, the Berlin Crisis, the Cuban fiasco and finally the Vietnam struggle. The ``Weekend Warriors,'' as they were called, are shown in their duties, interest, their loves and boredom, ever on the alert only to find their preparedness and lack of it unwanted. They spend weekends and in some instances weekdays and nights spent away from home, led them to joys and frustrations as a result of developing world military conditions. As the narrative captures their exploits in deep detail, members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine and Coast Guard Reserve will see themselves in these roles. This vivid novel truly brings back the times and trends of the military lifestyle as well as the warrior's personal struggle between duty and free time.

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About the Author

Dr. Paul M. Borick graduated from the University of Scranton in 1947 with a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry. He earned his M.S. in Bacteriology and Ph. D. in Microbiology from Syracuse University. He taught Microbiology at Syracuse University, Le Moyne College and Columbia University. While at Syracuse he was graduate teaching assistant and resident advisor.

He spent thirty-seven years in the Pharmaceutical and Medical-Surgical industries where he was instrumental in the introduction of many new medical and drug products. These included such products as Excedrin, Advil and Anti-Microbials e.g. Cidex the number one product used as a chemical sterilizing agent in hospitals. He worked in managerial positions for Bristol Myers, Ethicon of Johnson & Johnson, Wyeth Laboratories and as director of research and development for Parke-Davis. In this position he developed various products.

                 Ho! Ho! Weekend Warrior * by Paul Borick
                    Publication Date: October 26, 2005
          Trade Paperback; $19.99; 169 pages; 978-1-4134-8997-2
          Cloth Hardback; $29.99; 169 pages; 978-1-4134-8998-9

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