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POWs Who Endured Vietnam S Most Infamous Prison : The Women Who Fought For Them And The One Who Never Returned (2014)

by Alvin Townley(Favorite Author)

4.47 of 5 Votes: 4

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English

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History & Biography

publisher

Thomas Dunne Books

review 1: All Americans should read this book. Not typically my genre, but found the completely worth my time and attention. Several different perspectives can be seen through this book if read with an open heart. But mostly, you will finish it with a new understanding of true sacrifice , and what pride, duty, and honor mean to those who serve in the armed forces. What horrific realities the POWs of Vietnam endured Is truly appalling, but their ongoing strength, loyalty to each other and country, and ingenuity in dire circumstances is what is so amazing.
review 2: I just finished this book this morning, and even as I sit to write a review I am at a loss for words. I did not grow up knowing details of, or understanding much of the Vietnam War. I was not yet alive when th... moreis all took place. I know it was a painful time in our country's history that so many have extremely passionate opinions about, and to that I do not assume to hold such an opinion. I always wanted to understand more.Alvin Townley's "Defiant" allowed me to see through a peephole into the human spirit of men like I can only hope we still have fighting for our country today. The story of the eleven men who were imprisoned in Alcatraz in Northern Vietnam were men of character, courage, faith, integrity and valiance. The torture that was brought to life on the pages of Townley's book forced me to lay the book aside more than once, yet I could not put it down. I am proud to be a part of a country whose history includes these men, along with their wives and families back home who fought tirelessy for their lives and release.I felt heartache and sickness as I read of the days and weeks of endless torture. I cried tears of joy and pride that welled up in the end as the men returned to lives that had been put on hold for them, luckier than I know many were. Though not often, I did laugh - being a born and bred Texan it made me chuckle to read that Sam Johnson ate Tex Mex for five days straight upon his return to the Lone Star State.I read a lot, though not a lot of historical non-fiction. However, I would recommend this book to everyone who would like to have a glimpse of this time in our history, or into the lives of these men who served us so well. Alvin, great job on telling their stories to the rest of us! less

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