“There are not many books that can make you laugh and also make you cry—sometimes laughing through sorrow and crying out of joy—but Terry has crafted such a story. I dare you not to fall in love with every character, and I dare you not to come away from this story wanting to hug every soldier you meet. I don’t think you’ll be able to do it.”

—Jennifer Lea Lopez, author of Sorry is Not Enough, Confessions of a Non-Believer, and Daughter of a Vietnam Veteran http://jlealopez.blogspot.com

“This book was a difficult read for me. I had to take breaks to keep from just quitting the reading altogether. But the real-life story of the wounded soldiers on Ward 2B and the portrayal of their struggles was too compelling to put it down. Their experiences, while unpleasant and very real, made their journey to recovery heartwarming and joyous. Thank you, Terry, for all the blood, sweat, and tears you put into this book.”

—Darrell Kuipers, Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Army

“Thank you so much for writing this book. Vietnam hit Australia in the gut as well. I watched dear friends leave to fight as young men and return aged and broken. The time of shame and guilt that tore your country and mine apart needs to be told to generations that simply do not or will not remember. Your wonderful writing has provoked anger, sadness, and pride. This book is cleansing, powerful, emotional, and a must-read.”

—Stacey Danson, author of Empty Chairs

“This story truly touched my heart and there were many times I had to wipe away the tears, but I finally finished reading. This is a totally honest book and one of the best first-person narratives I have read about the Vietnam War. It is simple and straightforward, but also a compulsive page-turner. This is not a story for the fainthearted, but it’s one that should not be missed. It stands tall with the best books ever written about men in combat.”

—Jennifer Braun, author and personal historian