Chaplain David Brown’s “Lost Summer” captures the essence of life aboard a United States Navy warship through the longstanding tradition of “Evening Prayer at Sea.” This nightly ritual is the one opportunity that the chaplain has the attention of the entire crew for a brief moment. The prayers lift the spirits of the crew by giving ordinary events deeper meaning and how their work and sacrifice matters in the big picture of life.
Chaplain Brown allows the reader to empathize with the hardworking Sailors at sea doing their duty while separated from their families and loved ones. The reflection questions at the end of each prayer ask us to probe our own minds and hearts and go to a deeper level. I highly recommend “Lost Summer” for your reading list–it will not disappoint.
CDR John W Maurice, CHC, USN (Ret.)
President, Mid-Atlantic Christian University