Five Years to Freedom: The True Story of a Vietnam POW
 

Five Years to Freedom: The True Story of a Vietnam POW

by James N. Rowe

When Green Beret Lieutenant James N. Rowe was captured in 1963 in Vietnam, his life became more than a matter of staying alive.

In a Vietcong POW camp, Rowe endured beri-beri, dysentery, and tropical fungus diseases. He suffered grueling psychological and physical torment. He experienced the loneliness and frustration of watching his friends die. And he struggled every day to maintain... (read more)

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  • Chris W.
    • Rated 5 stars

    I read this awhile back while still in the Army. It is one of the most heroic tales that I have read. I have been told it is 1 of only 2 civilian books that you can read while attending US Army SERE school. Unfortunately the author, Nick Rowe was murdered while still serving on active duty in the Phillipines. A tragic end to one of Americas greatest unsung hero's.

    Chris W. wrote this review Saturday, December 8 2007. ( reply | permalink )
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