Reluctant Warrior
A Marine's True Story of Duty and Heroism in Vietnam

Reluctant Warrior by Michael C. Hodgins is a gripping, honest memoir of his time as a Marine in Vietnam. Readers love its real dialogue, vivid leadership lessons, and authentic storytelling. It’s an engaging read that brings recon missions to life, perfect for anyone into military history or true st......more

Descriptive and Real Hodgins story does not contain a lot of action. The few confrontations with the enemy are short and sweet. Not graphic or suspenseful, not particularly unusual or heroic. Hodgins himself rarely if ever takes part in a fire fight or ambush....so you might wonder why I read the ent......more

This was like old home week for me. I was a battalion surgeon with the 5th Marines. Spent time in many of the places. The author gives a very true account. I always wondered what junior officers did. The good ones spent their time setting up and coordinating supporting fire (like artillery). Very we......more

More than a war story, it’s a lesson in small unit tactical leadership. It’s about relating to those in your charge at their level, standing up for and protecting them from bureaucracy which distracts from the mission, providing clear and concise intent, and verifying the mission essentials (fortifi......more

Well written account of Lt. Hodgins rise from enlisted man to 1st Lieutenant in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. His reflection on his effort to build confident relationships with the troops under his charge is told effectively. Anyway, I think this book is informative and well put together.......more