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Summary: A Book U Can't Put Down
Review: "Those of us who were not draft-age males when the draft lottery went into effect can only imagine what would have gone through our minds as we waited for our birth dates to be drawn. The opening scene of "The Red Caduceus" shows us four young men gathered together on that evening, and we find out enough about each one to make us care about their fates. From that point on the author has hooked us and we can't put the book down and abandon Ronnie and BJ once they find themselves to be almost certain draftees. In the course of reading their stories we get some insight into the decisions made by the young men of that era and also of the consequences of those decisions. Ronnie chooses to join the Navy and become a medical corpsman, a path that requires bravery most of us will never be called upon to show. The story is primarily his. He wears the caduceus of the title and we come to admire him as he chooses to go in harm's way to save the lives with which he is entrusted. I recommend this book to anyone who finds the Vietnam War fascinating and to anyone who is in awe of those who are braver than we."
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Summary: A Book U Can't Put Down
Review: "Those of us who were not draft-age males when the draft lottery went into effect can only imagine what would have gone through our minds as we waited for our birth dates to be drawn. The opening scene of "The Red Caduceus" shows us four young men gathered together on that evening, and we find out enough about each one to make us care about their fates. From that point on the author has hooked us and we can't put the book down and abandon Ronnie and BJ once they find themselves to be almost certain draftees. In the course of reading their stories we get some insight into the decisions made by the young men of that era and also of the consequences of those decisions. Ronnie chooses to join the Navy and become a medical corpsman, a path that requires bravery most of us will never be called upon to show. The story is primarily his. He wears the caduceus of the title and we come to admire him as he chooses to go in harm's way to save the lives with which he is entrusted. I recommend this book to anyone who finds the Vietnam War fascinating and to anyone who is in awe of those who are braver than we."
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Summary: EXACTING and AUTHENTIC DETAIL
Review: A really engaging account of young men unwittingly involved in a war we should never have been engaged in, in a country so far away we had no way of knowing the sacrifices demanded of our youth in combat, and the looming prospect of being dragged down the same rat-hole again. The details are astonishing and so true that it brings back the very flavor, even the smells of everyday life in the Mekong Delta as I remember from my time there.
A must-read for anyone with a thirst for why we continue to impose our will on civilizations so far removed from our shores.
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Summary: The Red Caduceus Hits The Mark
Review: As a retired Navy helicopter Search and Rescue crew chief, I found "The Red Caduceus" to be very interesting and exciting. I felt like I was right there ... it captured my mind. I recommend "The Red Caduceus" to any veteran, especially to those who've served overseas in harm's way. I feel that "The Red Caduceus" stimulates the common bond we all share bewteen ourselves, our loved ones and our friends.
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Summary: Excellent Book!
Review: Dear Jerry,
I'm sorry for not having gotten back with you in such a long while, but I've been busy working on another painting. I just finished it (the painting)today and thought I'd take the time to finally get back with you. I received your book and can't tell you how much it meant to me. I read the book (always after painting!) and ended up flying through it in two nights. I must admit that it brought tears to my eyes in several parts. You did a great job, my friend, and find myself waiting now for your next venture! I also found that my current painting, entitled, "Faces," was indeed influenced a great deal by your book. I don't have a photo of it yet, but as soon as I do, I'll send you a copy. Thanks again, bro!
Doc (Bernie) Duff
Vietnam Medic 1969-1970
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Summary: Red Canduceus
Review: I have just started to read this book, Red Canduceus and would recommend this book to just about everyone I know, especially to the veterans, their families, their friends, anyone remotely connected to the Vietnam war which should just about include everyone around the world. It is well written, you get a feeling like you WERE there, indept. If the first chapters are any indication of what's to come-(...), it will be completed this weekend.
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Summary: The Red Caduceus
Review: The book was very good. I thought the descriptions and details of each person and event were very concrete and visual. This was the first real "war" story that kept my interest the whole way through. Overall excellent, the ending was just a little loose for me. What ever happened with Ronnie continuing in Med School after he was done serving his time in the Navy and what happened with the other two roommates? With that be the next book?
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Summary: The Red Caduceus is a book for everyone
Review: The Red Caduceus should be read by everyone who wants to experience what families, friends, and lovers feel when someone they care for goes off to war. The Red Caduceus is an unusally good read because it has strong male and female characters, a fine multiracial representation, and a heart-rendering story to tell. Lastly, if you want to laugh, cry, get angry, and feel warm fuzzies, this is the book for you.
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Summary: An eye opener
Review: When I started reading this book I couldn't put it down,and when it makes me shed a few tears it's got to be good. The author succeded in making me believe that I was there. Thanks for opening my eyes as to the real "job" the corpsman had in all of "our countries conflicts". I would most definitely recommend The Red Caduceus to everyone
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Summary: The Red Caduceus
Review: When I started reading this book it brought back memories of a young man 37 yrs ago- who would , like the main character, become a Navy Corpsman-or as the Marines call us-"Doc". I served with the 1st Marines in 1968/69 and a lot of the writings in the book brought tears to my eyes.I think the story gave a very good insight into the war that's not very often thought about. Corpsmen were there when we were most needed-we never faltered-I'm glad someone finally wrote a book about us-thanks Gerald-Semper Fi "Doc Bo"
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