Truth cuts to the bone. It cannot be altered or spun to be something else. Truth speaks to us regardless of language or culture and it needs to be constant. One element that comes through in these engaging stories and songs in this unique audiobook is the authenticity with regard to the Vietnam War, and the soldiers who fought it, those who were left behind, and the impact it had on the survivors upon returning home.

The 37 stories and original songs speak to the Vietnam veteran experience in combat in Vietnam, the unsettled POW/MIA issue and the difficult re-entry back to the U.S., for Vietnam veterans. There are also stories and songs about PTSD, veteran homelessness, veteran suicide, Agent Orange, and stolen valor.

The author, Jim Purtell, is a combat Vietnam veteran having served as a medic with the infantry in 1968-69, and is one of the most prolific songwriters of the Vietnam experience. He was influenced by the great singer-songwriters of the 1970’s who were skilled in their storytelling and that’s what he does–tell stories.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Vietnam War and the men and women who fought there, and the life changing impact the war had on the combatants, or how stories become songs, or if you enjoy original music, be sure to add this audiobook to your collection.