"The New Agent Orange " - Released July 2023 - John Siegfried’s work is based in research both scientific and journalistic. It highlights the danger from scientific advances particularly those issues with long term health hazards arising from technologies we don’t (or didn’t) completely understand. I became an Army Chemical Officer because the subject of its origins scared the heck out of me in a junior ROTC class in 1958. From 1965 to 1995, I wore an Army uniform, half that time on active duty, the other as a Reserve Officer, retiring as Colonel. During those years I had personal experience with Agent Orange and developed some of the procedures used to defend against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons, and the toxic industrial materials used that causes similar affects, which are still being used by our military. The heart of this book is not the facts, but the emotions that he uncovers from discussions with the Veterans who have contributed their experiences and memories. These stories caused me to revisit memories I had long suppressed. I believe this book will help clarify why America’s Military deserves better..... to purchase, CLICK HERE.
A Wolf Remembered: Story of Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Major Jon Cavaiani - This book is about Jon Cavaiani, the Resilient and Uncompromising Wolf who stayed with his Pack, stared the Leviathan directly in the face, and who after his service, never dropped out and never quit. It’s a story about a great man who, despite incredible trials and challenges, used his many personal traumas to positively impact so many lives. on Cavaiani was proud of his heritage, despite being left by his parents to the charge of an Italian farmer, moving to California from England. The lessons learned from his adoptive father, Ugo, and the hard work on the family farm as a young boy, revealed themselves later in life. Those acquired attributes would serve him well, and indeed may have saved his life..... to purchase, CLICK HERE.
“No Greater Love: The Story of Michael Crescenz, Philadelphia’s Only Medal of Honor Recipient of the Vietnam War” - Michael Crescenz grew up in one of Philadelphia’s booming post-war Catholic neighborhoods, distinguishing himself early on as a leader, brother and friend who fearlessly rose to the defense of others in need. The second of six sons born to a World War II veteran, Michael was known for his big smile, athletic abilities, toughness and fierce competitive spirit. Growing up, Michael’s world revolved around his family, parish, local playgrounds, and the bustling Catholic schools he attended from first grade through high school graduation. All these influences shaped the man he would become – the one who felt a sense of duty to serve his country and enlisted in the U.S. Army to do his part during the Vietnam War...... to purchase, CLICK HERE.
"Six Degrees of the Bracelet: Vietnam's Continuing Grip " - Released 2011. Six degrees of separation refers to the idea that everyone is at most six steps away from, or connected to, any other person on Earth.
While the Vietnam War was raging, silver bracelets were created to raise awareness of, and show support for, American servicemen who were prisoners of war (POW) or missing in action (MIA). After the war, black bracelets were produced to pay homage to any of our armed forces killed in action (KIA). The orange bracelet is more recent and symbolizes all those, living and deceased, who have suffered from diseases, combat wounds, and post traumatic stress resulting from their Vietnam service. These bracelets honor the memory and sacrifice of our troops--one of the central goals of this book.....purchase from Barnes and Noble or Amazon