A Walk on the Sidewalk

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Summary: Compelling Story
Review: A compelling story of the infantry man in Vietnam. McCormicks month by month discriptions draw the reader into the life of a combat infanrty company. The reader experiences through McCormicks eyes the action , boredom, comradarie and pain of service in the late 1960's. A must read for any one who wants to truly undrestand the Vietnam experience.

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Summary: Real History
Review: A Walk on the Sidewalk is a remarkable book - very readable, and engaging. The imagery is striking. I felt as if I was looking through McCormick's eyes - he brings the reader to the setting, and brings the setting to life. Of course, the setting is often a harrowing one, and McCormick expresses the horror and profound sadness of war, weaving in personal impressions and emotions creating a rich fabric in the work.
Yet, the friendships and camaraderie among the soldiers shows another side of the conflict - and how the soldiers helped each other survive and maintain some sort of normalcy in this disturbing setting. McCormick somehow describes the indescribable - what it was like to be there - and brings us what he would call "real history." This gripping book at once celebrates life, and honors those who gave their lives. An outstanding addition to the canon.

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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: A Walk on the Sidewalk opened my eyes to what went on in Vietnam. McCormick's book gave me a feeling as if I had been there with him experiencing what he did, and made me realize even more that those who served were true heroes not only to our country, to eachother as well. I laughed at his jokes and cryed his tears. A family member of mine served almost exactly a year before McCormick, and never speaks of the war or the horrific things he experienced there. While I understand why he feels this way, I give McCormick such a tremendous amount of credit for being able to share his experiences and feelings this way, and would highly recommend this book to anyone, to include those who served in the Vietnam war. Bravo McCormick you are a true hero!

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Summary: Once you started, you cannot stop
Review: I bought this book and was hoping it would ease my long flight to Hong Kong last month. At first I wasn't even sure if I would be able to finish it before I got back to the States. But let me tell you, I finished reading it during the first 10 hours of my flight. Mr. McCormick's story in Vietnam is so touching, so well written and it just kept me turning the pages one after another. The experience Mr. McCormick had makes me feel like there is something missing out in my life for not having an experience like what he had. I highly recommend this book to anyone, because Mr. McCormick reminds me of the rules of survival. Sometimes you just have to learn to adapt to different enviroments fast enough in order to survive. He also makes me aware that anyone can become a hero, regardless of his or her gender, race, color, sexual preference, age, and background, etc., as long as one can risk one's own life in order to save or protect others and make this world a better place. Mr. McCormick and our troops who are fighting now are all my heroes and I wish this book can become a movie someday.

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Summary: Once you started, you cannot stop
Review: I bought this book and was hoping it would ease my long flight to Hong Kong last month. At first I wasn't even sure if I would be able to finish it before I got back to the States. But let me tell you, I finished reading it during the first 10 hours of my flight. Mr. McCormick's story in Vietnam is so touching, so well written and it just kept me turning the pages one after another. The experience Mr. McCormick had makes me feel like there is something missing out in my life for not having an experience like what he had. I highly recommend this book to anyone, because Mr. McCormick reminds me of the rules of survival. Sometimes you just have to learn to adapt to different enviroments fast enough in order to survive. He also makes me aware that anyone can become a hero, regardless of his or her gender, race, color, sexual preference, age, and background, etc., as long as one can risk one's own life in order to save or protect others and make this world a better place. Mr. McCormick and our troops who are fighting now are all my heroes and I wish this book can become a movie someday.

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Summary: A great book
Review: I Read the book as soon as it hit the shelves. I enjoyed the narrative and the contrast between his past and his future. McCormick had me feel as if I was a part of his infantry with all the attention to detail of the surroundings and his fellow soldiers. The book also had humor and sorrow to keep you interested. I'd love to see this book become a movie or documentary. I would recommend this to all who like, Band ofBrothers, Saving Private Ryan and any other well made War depictions.

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Summary: A great book
Review: I Read the book as soon as it hit the shelves. I enjoyed the narrative and the contrast between his past and his future. McCormick had me feel as if I was a part of his infantry with all the attention to detail of the surroundings and his fellow soldiers. The book also had humor and sorrow to keep you interested. I'd love to see this book become a movie or documentary. I would recommend this to all who like, Band ofBrothers, Saving Private Ryan and any other well made War depictions.

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Summary: Sidewalk
Review: I've read many books on the struggles of war. This book is different in its portrayal of the inner struggles of the warrior. Excellent account by a decorated veteran.

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Summary: Sidewalk
Review: I've read many books on the struggles of war. This book is different in its portrayal of the inner struggles of the warrior. Excellent account by a decorated veteran.

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Summary: A Journey of Self Discovery
Review: McCormick's book is like a wonderful piece of folk art: unaffected, spontaneous, from the heart and compelling. Here is a Vietnam that we haven't seen before, a Vietnam seen from the eyes of a bewildered suburban young man scared by forces beyond his control and struggling with his own sexual identity. For those of us who lived through that horrific period of American history, it is a compelling reminder; for others, it is a very different slant on recent history.