Reviews for Alcatraz Kid

“Alcatraz Kid is a wonderful book that tells two stories: one is a thoroughly researched discussion of the construction and management of the island by the US Army.  The other story describes how five formative years of life on Alcatraz, interacting with Army prisoners, shaped the character of the author, who has devoted more than 80 years of his life to serving others. Valuable leadership lessons are skillfully taught in both stories.”

Jerry Allen, Major General, USAF (Ret)

"A curious historian with a warm heart, Col. Stewart's childhood adventures among the treasures of Alcatraz capture the essence of military life through a child's eyes while also footnoting his heroes of the Long Grey Line who left their mark on his island home.  

        Dan Clark, LTC, US Army (Ret)

"Alcatraz Kid is a delightful read about a young boy coming of age in a time of innocence at place before it was infamous.  Bill Stewart is a great storyteller with a terrific sense of detail and recall of a life well lived.”

Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens, USAF (Ret)