I have to admit, I haven't read the book itself, but I have had the honor of hearing Charlie Plumb lecture on two different occasions when I was a student at UC Santa Barbara in the early to mid 1990's. He is the most compelling speaker, and I can only believe that his book does an equally impressive job of conveying this man's struggle during his days (actually years, if I remember correctly) of being a POW in Vietnam. His lecture was moving, but he managed to add some humorous antics in order to keep the talk upbeat. I am so excited that I found this book, and am counting the days to read it. For anyone who enjoys stories dealing with the strength of the human spirit, this tale is sure to deliver.