5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb!, June 19, 2000
This review is from: Hanoi Commitment (Hardcover)
"The Hanoi Commitment" is the only book I've read so far on what it was like to be a prisoner of the North Vietnamese. Mulligan's book is interesting because he give the reader a "play by play" account of a day in the life of a prisoner from his capture in 1966 to his release in 1973. One of the things I appreciated about the book was his faith. He kept referring to the Lord Christ and the fact that he prayed to Him several times daily for strength. As a Christian, I found this a great testimony. The story was told fairly as well, for Mulligan not only tells the reader of the evil things that the animalistic North Vietnamese did, but also the compassion (genuine, not propaganda) that some of the NVA soldiers showed him. This book will put the reader's own life in perspective. The small things we go through pale in comparison to what Captain Mulligan went through. He is truly an inspiration to me.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No