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In Love and War: The Story of a Family's Ordeal and Sacrifice During the Vietnam Years

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Remember James Stockdale running for Vice President in the early 90's under the third party? He was perhaps the candidate with the greatest personal integrity in ages.

This book is just as genuine and is a vivid examination of what it's like to be a POW in brutal captivity for years. The book also has his reflections on the present-day U.S.. Here, he is refreshing, and can be brutally candid on such institutions as the South's best-known anachronistic walled military place.

Mostly though, it's the love story between what he and his wife have been though these years. No candy coating: A rare American hero with the straight story.

The BEST book I have ever read. His recount of what he went through is outstanding. I cannot believe the personal, physical, emotional and spiritual strength it took to endure 8 years as a prisoner of War... and the ways in which he communicated with other POW's, his wife and the US government is unbelievable... brilliant. I read this book 2 years ago and gave it to a friend who gave it to another couple friends cross country... eventually I got it back and gave it to my brother who gave it to his buddy... I think either my dad or my uncle has it now. The best book I have read. I reccommend it to anyone. and I can't wait to read it again.

The late Vice Admiral Jim Stockdale was the highest ranking POW to return from captivity in North Vietnam. His wife Sybil kept the family focused and hope alive all throughout his long imprisonment.



They present alternating chapters that chronicle their personal challenges which are a microcosm of the nation's challenges at that time.



This should be required reading for all Americans.



For more on the plight of the families of those who were MIA in Vietnam, read Louis Stockstill's epoch-making article:



"The Forgotten Americans of the Vietnam War" By Louis R. Stockstill, at:



http://www.afa.org/magazine/perspectives/Vietnam/1069vietnam.asp

Stockdale is an American Hero by measure of any and all definitions of that term.
Those of us who have not been tested this way should know the history of those who did.

This book should be required reading for US Presidents and all members of both houses of Congress.

The alternating chapters written by Jim and wife Sybil were a great way to get a complete picture of what took place.

My father recently left us after a short but hard fought battle against cancer. We lived by our version of the Stockdale paradox and it helped us enormously to keep things in perspective - without ever giving up hope!
Sybil Stockdale was a woman before her time, her frank and honest approach was so refreshing.
Dame Marie Stubbs now has some serious competition as my all time 'Woman of Inspiration'
After Dad's passing I felt I needed to 'know' these people, who without being aware helped us so much.

Very interesting book about the imprisonment and miss treatment of our service man shot down over North Vietnam.

Great book. This book gives the full perspective of family and faith in an ordeal that is unimaginable.

I first read this when first release and just purchased another copy. If you want to read about two real heros, James Stockdale and his wife Sybil Stockdale read this book. They write side by side in spirit, him in a Vietnames prison, the Hanoi Hilton, and she home with thier children. One of the best love, war and a story that you will remember.

I upgraded my review of this seller due to her strong and persistent desire to satisfy me about my order. Seller offered full refund and for me to keep the book to satisfy me regarding my purchase. I declined the refund because my dissatisfaction was minor, but I did upgrade my rating of the transaction and will look for this seller's books and buy from her again having no concern that any dissatisfaction will be honored and not questioned.

Buyer beware of bookin2002@yahoo.com. I paid $60.00 for a book that was supposed to be in very good condition. When it arrived, the front cover was water damaged and the book was a third edition. $60.00 for a third edition? Not a very good deal.