Luck of the Draw

Frank Murphy’s fascinating story “Luck of the Draw” tells the story of an American hero who flew during World War II. The narrative of the book centers on Frank Murphy, one of the few survivors of the 100th Bombardment Group, who, after being shot out of his B-17 Flying Fortress, eluded death for months in a German prison camp. The book offers a gripping narrative of the war’s aerial combat and the horrible cost incurred by US heavy bomber crews.