My Vietnam Year eBook Henry Hines
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What possessed this nineteen year old to volunteer (or to accept being drafted like so many others) for a distant war in a totally unknown culture? I’ve spent decades pondering my actions. I tramped through I Corps, the military area bordering North Vietnam, with 20 fellow infantry platoon members. Much happened to our small unit during that year. While writing this book I was amazed at how my perceptions from that time had changed. So it was a healthy trip for me. Join me in the jungles with my small band. I’ll try to explain what it was like.
My Vietnam Year eBook Henry Hines
Here we have another Vietnam vet's month by month, engagement by engagement memoir of his tour in the 'Nam. That said, this one does have a kind of poignant twist to it, a very honest and open revelational value about the author and his time in South Asia. Not many Viet vets write very well, those authors stumbling and scraping along the English language much as they did through the paddies and wait-a-minute vines in Vietnam. Hines is somehow different. His voice is consistent throughout this short book, and his willingness to share emotional and personal insights is commendable. If writing instructors say 'just open a vein,' then Harry Hines has bled himself to a respectable contribution to Vietnam memoirs.Three stars only because I rarely give more than four, and also because the book is more anecdotal than otherwise. A few glitches found their way into the text: Chieu Hoi means 'Open Hands,' not open arms; MOS stands for Military Occupation Specialty, not Method etc.; and the author has used far too many acronyms. Yes, readers need to know what VC stood for, but don't tell us eight times, thanks. Mister Diamond's book is titled 'Guns, Germs and Steel.' Lastly, I would have liked to know much more about Nay, the Kit Carson scout. I agree that Hines' attempts to contact his old pal may have compromised Nay, but after the years, I'd be making the effort. Hines' year brought back much memory to me, especially his interaction along Highway 9, the DMZ and Camp Eagle, where I was stationed for a year with the 101st. I wanted more about the helicopters, too. Maybe the sequel?
Byron Edgington author of A Vietnam Anthem A Vietnam Anthem: What The War Gave Me
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My Vietnam Year eBook Henry Hines Reviews
A poignant, matter of fact account of one man's tour of duty. One of many faceted accounts that when combined with the accounts of others, who lived to speak and write of their ordeals in, provide the mosaic of their experiences in " The Nam." May we never forget those who never made it home. Rest easy. You will always be honored.
Just thought I would let the author know, as 101st vet of the same time period (WIA), that the oddities of war make each experince unique and much of what I experince is similar and then very different. How is your epublishing working? I never heard of a non airborne ranger before (except WWII) fascinating. It is correct, your decisions were noble for the information you had and that means your decisions were personally moral. Don't under sell yourself (to your self).
I also was to spend a year in Vietnam, also 1970 - 1971, also as a shake and bake E-6, but only did 9 months and 3 days. I enjoyed the book, Henry's written experiences are real and factual from someone who was there. I found "My Vietnam Year" well written and easy to follow, highly recommended.
This was really great book about the one man survival in the Army in Vietnam for one interesting year. I really enjoyed that you you did not get into drugs and how you set an example to the serving under you. I would follow you into battle. You are very honorable man in your dedication to serve well your country. Also you were extremely lucky that you seemed to not have a lot of contact directly with the enemy unlike many other stories of men serving in Vietnam.
This book was a refreshing change from the typical read on Vietnam.
I suspect the authors views were shared by many who never put into print details of our own tours. I for one left Chu Lai with a great respect for the people there. I'm always amazed that they don't seem to hate us for what we put them through.
I appreciated this book on a number of levels. Henry Hines, a first time author, takes us honestly and gently through his year in Vietnam. It's accessibly written and presented in short vignettes allowing the reader to devote as much of their attention as they can offer at any given time (a nontraditional but welcome plus, in my opinion). I particularly enjoyed reading about the countryside, the Vietnamese people and his fellow soldiers. Henry poses some hard questions and makes some bold judgments on the entire "conflict", but it is his love for his comrades and the native people that dominates his experience. There are as many stories and as many interpretations of the Vietnam "police action" as there were individuals who served there. This is one young man's year. It is sincere and rings true. I, for one, am grateful for the opportunity to understand just a little bit better.
I have read over 100 books on the Vietnam War. While that does not make me an expert on others experiences in Vietnam, I know what I like to read and this, unfortunately, wasn't very good to me. I always hesitate to write poor reviews on authors who have defended our country because I respect and admire those that have given up a part of their lives to defend my freedom. And while I do respect Mr. Hines service, I found his book hard and frustrating to read. Chapters are random and choppy. Some chapters are only one paragraph and seem haphazardly included. Not an easy read. I had the impression the author wakes up, thinks of something, wrote it down and went back to sleep. The book does not flow well at all. I realize this is the authors first book so maybe I should give him a pass. I do give him kudos for choosing to share his story with us. The good? The price and some of the clearest pictures I've ever seen in a e-book.
Here we have another Vietnam vet's month by month, engagement by engagement memoir of his tour in the 'Nam. That said, this one does have a kind of poignant twist to it, a very honest and open revelational value about the author and his time in South Asia. Not many Viet vets write very well, those authors stumbling and scraping along the English language much as they did through the paddies and wait-a-minute vines in Vietnam. Hines is somehow different. His voice is consistent throughout this short book, and his willingness to share emotional and personal insights is commendable. If writing instructors say 'just open a vein,' then Harry Hines has bled himself to a respectable contribution to Vietnam memoirs.
Three stars only because I rarely give more than four, and also because the book is more anecdotal than otherwise. A few glitches found their way into the text Chieu Hoi means 'Open Hands,' not open arms; MOS stands for Military Occupation Specialty, not Method etc.; and the author has used far too many acronyms. Yes, readers need to know what VC stood for, but don't tell us eight times, thanks. Mister Diamond's book is titled 'Guns, Germs and Steel.' Lastly, I would have liked to know much more about Nay, the Kit Carson scout. I agree that Hines' attempts to contact his old pal may have compromised Nay, but after the years, I'd be making the effort. Hines' year brought back much memory to me, especially his interaction along Highway 9, the DMZ and Camp Eagle, where I was stationed for a year with the 101st. I wanted more about the helicopters, too. Maybe the sequel?
Byron Edgington author of A Vietnam Anthem A Vietnam Anthem What The War Gave Me
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