Through the Viewfinder by Art Giberson

Biographies generally began as a project to “leave a few notes for the kids and grandkids.” Through the Viewfinder takes the reader far beyond that level. It is the story of a small town boy from the backwoods of West Virginia who grew up to become a renowned Navy photojournalist, newspaper editor and author.

It is Americana in its purest form: young man with burning ambition, creativity, honesty and guts, rises to the top of his chosen profession. He can see a photograph in his mind, capture it on film, add words and turn it into a historic photo documentary.

It is also a Navy story. I was told as a young Navy Midshipman that, “Chief Petty Officers run the Navy. Admirals can order a certain course to sail and direct an attack on a particular target, but without good chiefs behind him to train and inspire the crew, nothing happens.” Art Giberson was one of those outstanding Chief Petty Officers, armed only with a camera he was willing to go in harm’s way to record history as he observed it through the viewfinder of his camera. Not a shabby accomplishment for a barefoot, dirty faced kid from the hills of West Virginia.

The honesty and perseverance reflected in Art Giberson’s autobiography should be an inspiration to everyone.

Cmdr. Tex Atkinson, USN Ret.
Author of, From the Cockpit

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