Praise for
Well Done, Those Men

‘This is a powerful, beautifully written book that should be read by everyone who wants to understand the evil, senseless personal damage done by war.’
— Bruce Elder, The Sydney Morning Herald

‘Well Done, Those Men is a human, moving, and brutally honest account of one man’s emotionally racked journey from naïve country boy to jungle soldier, psychologically scarred veteran, and ultimately triumphant victor over the demons within.’
— Greg Thom, The Herald Sun

A ‘remarkable book’.
— The Newcastle Herald

‘Barry Heard’s book is the autobiography of a Vietnam veteran, but it’s so perceptive it represents a whole generation ... The book is very well written, clear in its descriptions, self-aware in its assessments and, surprisingly, not depressing to read. It is amazing that Barry Heard has been able to get all this traumatic material down so vividly, and to be able to interpret his experiences so convincingly.’
— Patrick Morgan, Quadrant

‘Heard writes honestly and painfully of that soiled era.’
— Tony Maniaty, The Weekend Australian

‘Heard gives meaning and sense to overused cliches such as “stolen youth”, “buried horrors” and even “mateship”.’
— Lorien Kaye, The Age

‘As devastating as Heard’s account of the war undoubtedly is, it’s the last third of the book — wherein he returns to a country that seems embarrassed to acknowledge his existence, and tries to deal with his shattered psyche with little support from an uncomprehending family and an ever-decreasing number of friends — that packs the biggest emotional wallop.’
— Terry Oberg, The Courier Mail

‘This is a searingly honest account of one man’s battle to overcome his tormented past in an unpopular war and to recover from a complete breakdown.’
— Ros Sydes, The Examiner

‘Vietnam veteran Barry Heard has written an inspiring story about a life reclaimed.’
— Sue Wallace, The Border Mail

‘Heard’s recounting of his Vietnam tour is chilling. But it is the last third of the book that really hits home. In less than 100 pages, Heard describes 30 years of hell … this is an important book on a still hidden topic, and one that deserves a wide audience.’
— Tim Coronel, Australian Bookseller & Publisher

‘Well Done, Those Men is highly recommended, as a glimpse into Australia 40 years ago, as an honest account of fighting in Vietnam, and as an entertaining and thought-provoking read.’
— The Canberra Times

‘This book will give comfort to many veterans and their families that they are not alone in dealing with the mental scars of war, and for others it will teach and guide us to how we, as a community, must respond to their needs.’
— Mark Sullivan, Secretary, Department of Veteran Affairs