Chariots in the Sky by Larry Freeland

Author then                                  and now.

Finishing this book on Veterans Day seems very appropriate. In addition, I see ample reason for PTSD. This book is loosely based on the authors own tour of duty in Vietnam.

There is plenty of action in the book. In many instances you are holding your breath waiting to see if TJ, the protagonist, makes it in and out of a LZ while under fire.  

Motivation for our being in Vietnam in the first place is alluded to through the book.  TJ notes several times that it just seems like the Vietnamese would just like to be left alone.   Historically they have been invaded multiple times to no avail.  They are a tough people who sadly ended up in a civil war.   The author does not pontificate on motivation but details what the life of a Huey piolet was in this war.

It wasn’t exactly enjoyable, but it was memorable.

I recommend it.

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