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Summary: Must read for true American Patriots
Review: I met Mr. Cummings at the Wall in Washington and purchased his book not knowing what this quiet unasuming man went through to protect our country.This book is a must read for all American Patriots.
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Summary: a heart telling story
Review: I met Mr. Cummings where most people met him at the Vietnam Memorial wall that is also where I got his book and just by reading and looking and the cover and first page I knew it will be special to read a brave Marines accounts of honor, fear, heroism, and comradery I think everybody must read this book to understand what our sodldiers fought bled and died for.
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Summary: moon dash warrior
Review: I've met Mr. Cummings, in Washington DC I have invite him to to the Gathering of Nation Pow Wow in Abuqueque NM during April 2002, I grow up during the post vietnam era, and alot of my Navajo mentor were in Nam, they have a hard time talk about it. I am proud of Mr. Cummings for telling his story. Like you wrote in my book, May the creator bless you. With alot respect and honor from the southwest. Thank you for sharing your story. Contact; cgeorge076@aol.com
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Summary: moon dash warrior
Review: I've met Mr. Cummings, in Washington DC I have invite him to to the Gathering of Nation Pow Wow in Abuqueque NM during April 2002, I grow up during the post vietnam era, and alot of my Navajo mentor were in Nam, they have a hard time talk about it. I am proud of Mr. Cummings for telling his story. Like you wrote in my book, May the creator bless you. With alot respect and honor from the southwest. Thank you for sharing your story. Contact; cgeorge076@aol.com
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Summary: Moon Dash Warrior
Review: In reading this book, it gave you the feeling as if you yourself were experiencing what the author was experiencing.
In this day of blood and guts violence and vulgarity, Mr. Cummings gets his message through without any of that. To feel what he and thousands of other young men went through gives me a feeling of guilt that I was not there BUT also a feeling of thankfulness that I was not there...
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Summary: Emotional Rollercoaster
Review: Mr. Cummings takes you on his journey through the rice paddies of Vietnam. You smile at the antics of his fellow Marine "New Yorker". You are shocked by the ingenuity of the Viet Cong when it came to setting booby traps. You cry the tears, that Mr. Cummings could not, for the deaths of his fellow Marines and you cry harder for the men who came home to the taunts and jeers of their fellow countryman for doing their job.
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Summary: A Unique and Interesting Account of the Vietnam War
Review: Title: Moon Dash Warrior
Author(s): Delano Cummings
Translator(s): N/A
Language(s): English
Pages: 266Summary Review
Cummings' book, Moon Dash Warrior, is a tale best summed up by a quote from page 166, "The VC did terrible things to the people. The South Vietnamese Army did terrible things to the people. The Americans did terrible things to the people. It was war." The book is not one describing how the United States government made the author do horrible things, or an account of how the war was just (as many Vietnam accounts are), but rather, a realistic account of the feelings and mindset the author had when fighting. In addition to the text, there is an index and several pages of black and white photos. The details of combat and names of operations appear to be accurate as well as the names of other soldiers. There are few problems with the editing, but the writing style wanders somewhat, resulting in long stories at times, and at other times seemingly random memories. However, the book is a very interesting read that shows not only the good and not only the bad, but rather, the reality of Vietnam. This book is strongly recommended for anyone interested in Vietnam, war, or war and the individual. In-Depth Review
Delano Cummings presents in his book `Moon Dash Warrior' a unique and compelling account of the thoughts, feelings, and actions of a Marine. The editing was slightly incomplete, but well done by modern standards. The account of life during the Vietnam War is somewhat sporadic, sometimes going from a long, detailed story about a certain incident to a short and unrelated memory about something else. Generally, however, each component is relevant to the overall tale and helps the reader gain a better understanding of what it is like during war. Accompanying the text are several pages of related pictures and an index.
The book describes the experiences of the author from his initial entrance into the Vietnam War until his retirement from the Marine Corps. Cummings describes in a rich and well written manner the toils and emotions that were inherent in the conflict. One of the most valuable aspects of the text is the rare and unique look into the actual mind of the soldier. In many modern accounts of soldiers in war, the author tends to lean to the side either that war is horrible and they were made to do it, or that war is a great thing that is needed and should not be questioned. What the author of this book does is paint the picture as it is, rather than bright and colorful, or in dark shades of grey.
While the editing job was well done, the greatest issue with this book is the manner in which the author recounts his experiences. While every bit of text is extremely valuable, the way that the author puts it together is somewhat rickety and jagged. While each story flows smoothly and without needing to reread to understand it, the individual stories themselves are placed somewhat oddly and are difficult to transition to at times. This is because the author will describe in detail one operation, but then suddenly switch over to a brief description of an event that did not relate to the previous story. Also, the author has a tendency to repeat certain phrases throughout the book.
Overall, `Moon Dash Warrior' is an involving read that brings the reader into the war. While the order of the stories is somewhat haphazard, and the ending somewhat abrupt, the book is highly recommended for those looking to read a true account of adventure, war, Vietnam, or the individual in war.
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