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Medal of Honor: One Man's Journey from Poverty and Prejudice Paperback – October, 1999

by Roy Perez Benavidez (Author), John R. Craig (Author)

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This powerful story tells of one man's fight against bigotry, paralysis, and his war enemy that led to the Medal of Honor. From migrant farm-worker and middle school dropout to recipient of his country's highest award for bravery, Roy Benavidez demonstrated the courage and fortitude of an American hero. The half-Yaqui Indian, half-Mexican orphan fought his way out of the bigotry of South Texas to serve with the Army's elite - the Airborne and the Special Forces. In February 1981, President Reagan awarded him the Medal of Honor.

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Every American should read Medal of Honor . . . because it is not only a war story but also a tale of human courage and incredible bravery. -- Vietnam, April 1996

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The powerful story of one man's fight against bigotry, paralysis and his war enemy that led to the Medal of Honor. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Potomac Books (October 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1574882031
ISBN-13: 978-1574882032
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #808,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #606 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Leaders & Notable People > Military > Vietnam War
- #1488 in Books > History > Military > United States > Vietnam War
- #5624 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National

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I would encourage EVERYONE to read this book (even if like me you originally say that's not my typical choice) ...

ByAmazon Customeron April 5, 2015

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I was very moved by this book. The range of emotions experienced while reading this story ranged from humor, tears, pride and frustration to name a few. I learned about this book through a church service and thought I would give it a try (though not the typical reading material I would choose). I can not express enough the impact this book had on me. I would encourage EVERYONE to read this book (even if like me you originally say that's not my typical choice) you will not regret the choice.

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Medal of Honor: One Man's Journey From Poverty and Prejudice (Memories of War)

ByA2Andersonon September 21, 2010

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Medal of Honor: One Man's Journey From Poverty and Prejudice (Memories of War) can be summed up in one word... INSPIRATIONAL. The story of a boy growing up in Southern poverty and prejudice who becomes an elite soldier with the Green Berets. This is a story of cross-culture brotherhood and about Roy Perez Benavidez, American Hero. Roy's radio call handle was TANGO-MIKE-MIKE (TMM) which stands for a term of both teasing and respect... "That Mean Mexican" Roy's reputation as TANGO-MIKE-MIKE was tested most when he reacted to a radio call for help from a South Vietnam infantry patrol under heavy fire. The patrol was led by fellow members of Roy's Green Beret unit and was facing ten-to-one odds against soldiers from the North Vietnam Army. Armed with his knife and grabbing a medical bag Roy charges onto one of the evacuation helicopters just as it begins to take off. While under withering gun fire, Roy jumps out of the chopper and runs to his comrades aid. He organizes scared and confused troops to fight back against the waves of attackers. He carries and drags wounded onto the helicopters, being wounded multiple times in the process. He killed an enemy soldier in hand-to-hand combat and nearly dies getting his troops back to base. Roy was so badly wounded that he was mistaken for dead. Paralyzed, the only way he could keep the Army doctor from proclaiming him dead and sealing him up alive in a plastic body-bag was to spit blood in his face! I met Roy in the office of Jane Patton (now my wife) in 1974 when she crafted the Medal-Of-Honor (MOH) package for Roy. Roy looked like a professional soldier and yet had a kindness of heart. During the presentation of Roy's MOH, President Ronald Reagan commented on the citation stating that Hollywood could not write a more incredible story than the exploits of Master Sergeant, Roy Benavidez. Roy has been honored in many ways for that heroic day in the jungles of Vietnam. Even though Roy passed away, to this day whenever a Special Forces soldier needs desperate help against over-whelming odds he calls for TANGO-MIKE-MIKE.Vietnam Medal of Honor Heroes

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Through the eyes of an Infantry Platoon leader, Viet Nam

BySteven Ron January 10, 2013

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Unless the reader has been in harms way, served and spilled blood for America while under arms, then this will be a story of an incredible man as only he can tell it. Only those few of us who have served, bled, and silently carry on, can grasp the magnitude of this man. I for one am humbled by his service.

Roy's story begins with hopelessness and ends in personal triumph that could only have been possible with the help of God. A real story about a true hero that couldn't possibly have happened in real life - but did. Read it, believe it. And thank Roy for helping keep America free.

Part of the reality that pervades and transcends this book is the simple words of Roy who tells his story and John who faithfully records the events in those words. Roy was not a writer or a gifted story teller. This book is written in the simple language and singular honesty of a warrior.

Thank You for giving us Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez; and thank you, Roy, for being who you are. I salute You and you.

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great reading!

Byhildaon January 16, 2013

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If you like to read interesting memoirs, this one is great. It is awesome reading about a true great military war hero. Roy Benavidez's life was miracle in itself. He survived the Vietnam War, after having sustained life threatening injuries. His life is extraordinary, having endured poverty and prejudices growing up until adulthood, he did not let these setbacks get in the way of true success, of achieving high standards, of self determination, of courage, and of discipline. These are the kind of books that should be required reading in the high schools, instead of having those required fiction fantasies.

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Story of courage & sacrifice that's better than fiction...

ByAmazon Customeron August 20, 2010

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The deeds of American Heroes are overlooked in our modern society and never more truly than in the case of Master Sargent Roy P. Benavidez. A Vietnam Special Forces soldier, M. Sgt. Benavidez's shocking story of honor, courage and devotion to his country & his fellow soldiers outshines the works of any fiction author; if it wasn't true than I wouldn't have believed it. M. Sgt. Benavidez came from less-than humble beginnings, overcame racial tension and entered the elite of the US Army. Wounded during his first tour, M. Sgt. Benavidez recovered from a paralyzing combat injury only return for a second tour in Vietnam during which he voluntarily engaged impossible odds to rescue 8 men while again receiving severe injuries in armed & hand-to-hand combat. Medal of Honor is a must-read for anyone with any interest in the Vietnam War, the Military or the sacrifices made by the true heroes who have made and maintained the freedom of our nation. Read it because his is a story that needs to be told.