Centered around the Korean War, this book tells the life story of Ted Williams and John Glenn. While serving in Korea they became friends. While this book is sold as a unique friendship between a flying ace and one of the best hitters in MLB history, it really tells more as two separate stories. While the premise is misleading, the book is still fascinating. Mr. Lazarus does a great job telling us the story of each man. You get a great incite into the Korean War, and the day to day activities of both Ted Williams and John Glenn. If your a fan of history, this is well worth the read, especially if you like World War II history.

4.0 out of 5 stars Unlikely Friends
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
This book tells the unlikely, decades-long friendship between future astronaut and Senator John Glenn and baseball legend Ted Williams. What bound them together is their shared experience as US marine fighter pilots in the Korean War. Glenn is the hard charging and aggressive Marine who leads many daring raids. Williams is far more reluctant. He was bitter about being called up from reserve duty, putting hold a baseball season. Despite the different ways each experienced combat, they maintained a friendship over the next several decades, each helping the other out in times of need and triumph. Fans of baseball and tales of friendship should enjoy this book.

I really enjoyed this book and learning so much about the relationship between two of America's greatest heroes which I did not know before. Also, I think that Barry Abrams did a great job narrating, especially his reading of John Glenn's and Ted Williams' quotes. Thank you to NetGalley and Highbridge Audio for providing this Advanced Review Copy Audiobook.

I received a free audio copy of this book through Net Galley, the author and publisher for an honest review. Thanks to all.

“ The Wingmen” by Adam Lazarus well known for his non- fiction stories of heroic men at war, is an entertaining tale of how two men from vastly different backgrounds and professions came to be friends for life.
Ted Williams was one of the greatest baseball players of all time, renown for his hitting prowess as a member of the Boston Red Sox from the 1940’s through the late 1950’s. Williams was also known for his adversarial relationship with the sports press and sometimes with the fans.
John Glenn, by contrast, was an NASA Astronaut, a national hero, combat Marine pilot in two wars and a U.S. Senator, devoted to his family and career, and a esteemed leader.
“ The Wingmen” is the story of how they came to meet and formed a lasting friendship.

I enjoyed the audio version that I “ read”. The narrator , Barry Abrams, spoke clearly, delivering the story almost conversationally. It was easy to absorb and stay involved in the story.
I particularly enjoyed the period when Williams, a USMC Reservist, went very reluctantly and grumbling back to flying jets in Korea. Williams, who had served in WW2, and made it plain that he felt that he had done his part; he knew that his peak years as a prime player were running out.Nonetheless, he found himself flying wingman to career Marine Glenn, a precision ,fearless ( almost) pilot and admired leader. This was an often scary and quite dangerous thing, because Glenn, a perfectionist a combat flyer as Williams was a hitter, got up close and personal with the target, which meant that the wingman did, too. Things did get hairy, fast.
The two men were all stars, and despite quite different personalities remained in contact through the rest of their lives, perhaps- almost certainly- because they recognized the the other man was the best at using their talents to excel.
“The Wingmen” should appeal to anyone who likes an insightful biography and is a pleasure to listen to.