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Summary: Stolen Valor
Review: I am a former U.S. Army Reserve Officer who read and believedto be true many of the books B. G. Burkett exposed as frauds in hisbook "Stolen Valor". However, The most disturbing issue raised by Mr. Burkett is the fact that only a few of these imposters have ever been brought to justice! This book should be required reading for all high school students in America. After reading "Stolen Valor" you will realize the men and women who served and who gave their lives in Vietnam are the true victims of this American tragedy.
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Summary: Great Research!
Review: Contrary to and despite what the reviewer from Texas had to say somewhat unintelligibly, Stolen Valor is an exceptionally researched book on a subject important to veterans and the military establishment. Possibly, the reviewer from Texas found his name in the content of the book or he identified with those "wannabe" cases of fiction cited throughout. The authors, Burkett and Whitley, have identified and documented the many cases they found of false and fraudulent attribution of awards, alteration of official records, counterfeiting of documents and fictitious creation of nonexistent combat actions, all meant to create or enhance fake, seemingly heroic self-serving personas. Some refuse to budge from their deceptive claims of having been a Ranger, members of elite forces, or combat heroes, even when confronted with proof of their lies and fabrications. Often the instances of outlandish and deceptive claims take on humorous aspects captured well by the authors, Burkett and Whitley, but the sheer number of listed cases can be depressing. Paraphrasing the Texan reader, who said that he also tried to "make the paperwork fit", that is what many of these stolen valor misfits tried to do too and got caught..fittingly.
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Summary: I Realy Was There
Review: I served in Vietnam with the 9th inf. 67-68. I was wounded in Tet 68 and spent 2 years in an army hospital. I lost my left hand and part of my right. I have only the little finger that functions well. The thumb is gone. I am a Veteran Service Officer in NC and have been for 17 years. This book taught more in its pages than I have ever learned about Vietnam. Hell, I thought I must be screwed up not to be screwed up. This is a must read book for all america and I plan to buy another to donate to the local high school. If you are a veteran service officer this is a must. Thank you for dispelling all the BS about Vietnam. By the way I am still married to the same lady I fell in love with in tenth grade and we hve been married 32 years. We have two gropn daughters and they are perfect in every way. We have two lovely grand daughters which God gives to all who pay the price ............
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Summary: Great book!
Review: As I read this book, I heard the crashing and tinkling from the scales falling from my eyes. This book should be required reading for all history students, along with Gerald Posner's Case Closed and Killing the Dream.
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Summary: Some revelation, but too much BS from REMF's
Review: Good job on the phonies...MOH's are a matter of Congressional record. The "Never Were's" and the "Almost Me's" are Monday morning heroes. But one REMF using the "expert" advice from another REMF that specializes in procedure bothers me. Too many "always did this and had to do this"...ever been a company clerk typing on an outdated Remington in the monsoons listening to the incoming alert sirens? Don't think so...I was and I didn't put much stock in what HAD to be done. Just like the boss said...make the paperwork fit. And there were no "Army" level units in Vietnam. Went from Corps to MACV/USARV. Who is going to tell a two star division commander or three star corps commander he can't give an "impact" DSC to one of his troops for heroism? Certainly not Mr. Admin Warrant Officer back in his air conditioned world. This book gets a 3 because it just doesn't allow you to finish the real dance. C'mon, finish the tale with the facts and not with advice from some prissy admin CWO.
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Summary: Finally some research to kill the myths
Review: This is an beautifully researched book that very effectively dismisses many of the myths about Vietnam and the Vietnam vet that we were told by the news media and the "victim" lobby. Most of us who have worked with Vietnam Vets and have them as family members had a hard time believing so many of them were such problems, based on the media. Well, now we know they are not the unemployed, homeless, drug addicts the media needs for their human interest stories. In fact, as a group they appear to be better citizens than their peers. I was astounded at how many liars and fakers say they are Vietnam combat veterns that either aren't veterns at all, were never in Vietnam and/or were never in combat (if they were there). That people lie is no suprise to me after the Clinton years, but that so many (wannabe veterns) lie and nothing is done to keep them from further defrauding the US Taxpayers is shocking. The media and the victim lobby have a lot to answer for and should be ashamed of themselves (if they have any concept of shame). This book is very interesting, tells a lot about the motives of the anti-war movement and has some great stories. This book documents very well the big lies we have been told about the Vietnam Vet and the Vietnam war. It provided sufficient resources and quotable sources to refute these lies. I hope this book gets on the NY Times Bestseller list for non-fiction so more people can see the media charade for what it is, and how these charades happen on a regular basis. A wonderful book.
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Summary: Gratifying and well worth the wait!
Review: As a former Navy doctor with the Marines in Vietnam (1966-1967), much of Burkett's material documented what I had experienced myself regarding so-called atrocities, dealing with the media, and the stability and successes of most Vietnam veterans. I was unaware however of the extent of the frauds, bogus claims, and deceptions which have contributed to popular misconceptions of servicemen from the Vietnam era. His material on the myth of Agent Orange effects and PTSD abuses ring very true in an objective view of the medical literature. Many thanks to Burkett and Whitley for their major contribution to help set the record straight!
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Summary: Finally the truth about Vietnam veterans. USMC '65 - '69
Review: This book should be required reading, particularly by those in the media, for anyone who researches or reports on the Vietnam War. The truth is that the VAST majority of us went into the service, did our jobs, came home and got on with our lives!!! This book exposes the frauds and those who use them to further their own agendas. Burkett and Whitley prove their point with real veterans and real statistics.
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Summary: Important to the understanding of the Viet Nam war
Review: As a history teacher, Marine Viet Nam veteran and retire naval officer, I found Stolen Valor to be highly effective in presenting information that all veterans and those interested in the truth need to know. It presents a solid body of facts and information to support what Viet Nam veterans have always felt or sensed, that their service in Viet Nam was important and that they are not a bunch of wackos, deadbeats and drugged out misfits of society. Most of what I found in this book is solid, the only area I have some reservations with are the areas dealing with the VA and PTSD. since I have had the fortune NOT to have had any dealings with the VA system, I reserve judgement on these issues. Overall, an outstanding addition to the factual history of the Viet Nam experience and a well written support for the REAL Viet Nam veteran and their service to their country.
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Summary: out standing our congressmen should read this book
Review: I found it factual, as well as easy reading, well worth the effort. It is a shame our VA can't do a better job, maybe we should get a combat general to run it. There is always an amount of trama after combat, but I believe it has been over used in the case of vietnam. I had 2 tours + was there for the fall of vietnam. Our people did a good job too bad we were not allowed to win.
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