Defiant

I just finished this book this morning, and even as I sit to write a review I am at a loss for words. I did not grow up knowing details of, or understanding much of the Vietnam War. I was not yet alive when this all took place. I know it was a painful time in our country's history that so many have......more

This was one of the most difficult and inspiring books I have read in a long time. Difficult due to the extreme torture these men went through. Inspiring because of their extreme courage, their devotion to their country, their devotion to God, their families, and to each other. There were hundreds o......more

It’s not often that as you are reading book, you realize this is a story and characters who will stay with you the rest of your life. It’s even better when the story is true, and the characters are actual people, many of whom are alive today. This was my experience reading “Defiant,” by Alvin Townley......more

At the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio, there is a reproduction of the 'cells' from the 'Hanoi Hilton'. They are inhumane on many levels, but the sounds of the crowd and all the static displays soon draw you back to the exhibits, and your life. Townley does a good job of relating how the discomfort of......more

When I first started reading this book, it was overwhelming. My initial feeling was that it was too maudlin, but there really is no way to describe the POW experience in Vietnam. Alvin Townley holds nothing back, and there are some incredibly painful parts to get through. The upshot is that many POW......more