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"My Odyssey: Stories, Poems, and Verse" began simply with a high
school classroom assignment to write a short story. Author Joseph
Kennedy had no idea what to write; he was prepared to fail
instantly. Ultimately, however, he succeeded-so much so that his
short story was published in his high school's collection of
writings for that year. Thus began his interest in writing as a way
to chronicle his thoughts and ideas. This collection is organized
chronologically, following the growth of his creative voice as it
develops through his odyssey. His growth, change, and adaptation
are both obvious and subtle-from the sad "Elegy to Mama Cass" to
the quiet elegance of a January thunderstorm in "January Noon," his
voice resonates with strength and vibrancy. "Elegy to Mama Cass
This morning I am mourning the death of Cass Elliot Who died
choking on a ham sandwich, An Epicurean delight; she excelled in
the art of eating. Now by her own hand, the maid, goodly stuffed,
Lies still with a smile beamin' As the cortege intones strains of
"California Dreamin'." John, Michelle, Denny, all who earned a
penny With her on Creeque Alley now wish her bon voyage And
happiness to death's rally."
This book examines the plight of British and Allied civilians as
their troops fought with the Japanese Army for the control of
Singapore. This is the story of the desperate efforts made to
escape, by ocean-going ships, small craft or on foot through the
Malayan jungle.
List of Maps - List of Plates - Acknowledgements - List of
Abbreviations - Prologue - Singapore, 1941-42 - Big Ships, Ocean
Bound - Java Routes - By Sea to Sumatra - Crossing Sumatra - The
Role of the Dutch - Small Vessels, Wide Seas - Mainland Escapes -
Bibliography: Unpublished Sources; Published Sources - Index:
Persons; Places; Shipping; General
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