Heavy Metal: The Hard Days and Nights of the Shipyard Workers Who Build America's Supercarriers

The USS John F.

Kennedy is an extraordinary story of American can-do, an inside look at the building of the most dangerous aircraft carrier in the world.

This book provides a rigorous account of the construction of the shipyard and its workers, battling layoffs, elements, impossible deadlines, pressure, workplace dangers, and pandemic to complete a ship that will be essential to protect America's way of life.

With Heavy Metal, you'll get an indelible moment in the history of a shipyard, a city, and a country.

Fabey empathetically portrays the workers' fears of layoffs, illnesses, injuries, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in naval warfare and American history.