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Ghosts of Vietnam was a great read. I'd recommend it to anyone. As Jim said, it's not entirely focused on the war. In some ways, it was an emotional roller coaster for both the reader, and Jim. Humorous, emotional, gut-wrenching; it taps into all of them...and more. Most importantly, I came away from it feeling like I personally knew Jim Stewart.

[bsb13]

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Ghosts of Vietnam was a great read. I'd recommend it to anyone. As Jim said, it's not entirely focused on the war. In some ways, it was an emotional roller coaster for both the reader, and Jim. Humorous, emotional, gut-wrenching; it taps into all of them...and more. Most importantly, I came away from it feeling like I personally knew Jim Stewart.

How much is he paying you to advertise?

[jim416]

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Two free copies of Halo 3. Yummy.

[jim416]

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Now available at Amazon. More outlets on the way.

http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Vietnam-...0997251&sr=8-1

[CMH]

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Recently bought "Angel from Vietnam" from Jim and I advise anyone that enjoys a good book should do the same.

I'm only 100 pages in but I've already dealt with Jim's personal conflicts in his childhood, the many laughs and sorrows of his young adult life, and his growth into a man in his early military career.

You won't have trouble laughing at Jim in this story. He does a great job of poking fun at himself for his mistakes but it goes with an understanding of how he could move forward. Of course, you'll laugh with him as he takes you back to his friends and offers great detail on conversations they had. Finally, you'll find yourself fighting to hold tears back.

I can't say enough about this book. I'm enjoying it. Jim paints a vivid picture that puts you right there along with him for the ride. You can't help but feel every emotion he goes through in his story.

Pick it up. It's worth it.

[RAZRr1275]

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What's it about? And don't just say Vietnam.

[gtm]

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Wow. Great work Jim. Vietnam still immerses me too this day, though tragic at the same time. Good luck with this re-issue and the cover work is awesome as well.

[CMH]

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What's it about? And don't just say Vietnam.

That's the thing. It's not really a war book. I mean, the war is definitely an essential part to the story since without it the story wouldn't be called "Angel From Vietnam." Probably would just be his autobiography.

But that's actually the point. It's a memoir of Jim Stewart's life. And it's an interesting read.

[Scottdau]

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What's it about? And don't just say Vietnam.

It is about Jim and his addiction to Baseball video games.

[jim416]

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Recently bought "Angel from Vietnam" from Jim and I advise anyone that enjoys a good book should do the same.

I'm only 100 pages in but I've already dealt with Jim's personal conflicts in his childhood, the many laughs and sorrows of his young adult life, and his growth into a man in his early military career.

You won't have trouble laughing at Jim in this story. He does a great job of poking fun at himself for his mistakes but it goes with an understanding of how he could move forward. Of course, you'll laugh with him as he takes you back to his friends and offers great detail on conversations they had. Finally, you'll find yourself fighting to hold tears back.

I can't say enough about this book. I'm enjoying it. Jim paints a vivid picture that puts you right there along with him for the ride. You can't help but feel every emotion he goes through in his story.

Pick it up. It's worth it.

Thanks, means a lot to me. The feedback has been wonderful.

What's it about? And don't just say Vietnam.

We left behind an estimated 50,000 of our children when we finally left in '73. My daughter, Phuong, on the cover over the picture of me, was one of them. The book comes full circle from an early tragedy in my life to my daughter, more tragedy and then healing.

No, not a war book, although the war is in the book (some funny stuff going on if you can believe it). Lots of insight into living in Saigon (lived there 3 out of my 4 years in country).

A review from a respected author/war reporter/book reviewer.

A superlative memoir, September 29, 2007
By Andrew Lubin "author of Charlie Battery; A Ma... (Bucks County, Pa) - See all my reviews


First-time author Jim Stewart has written a raw and powerful memoir of his years in Vietnam and his life. Unlike many of the current Vietnam-era memoirs, Stewart's uncommonly poignant and well-written story details his four years in the `Nam without the blood, gore, or trauma so popular today. This is the story of a young man's coming of age and maturing as a human being while simultaneously dealing with a war, a callous family `back in the world', and his first real love and long-term relationship.

Stewart takes us back to his childhood, where he grew up in a poor, yet loving household, and how he tried re-create it with his young Vietnamese girlfriend, Mai. In the midst of the Tet Offensive and the later collapse of the country, Stewart and his girlfriend Mai attempt to find normalcy in the insanity of Vietnam towards the end of the war. His relaxed yet detailed writing style allows the reader to begin to understand what it was like to live and work in Saigon, both for a Vietnamese and an American; where even such insignificant events as shopping and taking a taxi turn must be pre-planned. Stewart takes the reader directly into traffic with him, and lets him experience the sights, smells, and fear of life in Saigon.

While the author was an MP instead of an infantryman and therefore believes himself possibly fortunate not seen any actual combat, his book is not really about the fighting in Vietnam; it's a story of the author, his dad, Mai, and their daughter Phuong - and it's a story well worth reading. Highly recommended !!

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I put this book on my Christmas list, Jim. Can't wait to read it.

[Scottdau]

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I put this book on my Christmas list, Jim. Can't wait to read it.

Yeah it is a very good book.