When poetry was in the air.

–Paul Martin

“This quick and enjoyable read should make a nice Prime video production!”

–Sarapage McCorkle, Vice President, Junior Achievement of Mississippi Valley, Inc.

“One of the most authentic novels in the literature of the Vietnam War.”

–Steven L. Raymer, Professor Emeritus, Indiana University

“A revelation. Brings the early blues greats to life.”

–Jeffrey Meyerriecks, renowned classical and jazz guitarist

“Your prose is wonderful and your information is spot on.”

–Ethan P. Bullard, Museum Curator, National Park Service

“Martin’s rich and varied portraits display misbehavior, from simple idiocy and apathy to conniving con men, gold diggers, and gamblers.”

–Publishers Weekly

“You have a gift for capturing the drama and significance of a life in a few words...this book will make history exciting for a new generation of readers.”

–Nick Cullather, Professor of History, Indiana University

“I hope any American who is still disturbed by memories of the war we did not win will see this book and know that the Vietnam that was our crucible has disappeared.”

–Senator John McCain

“Contains an amazing and varied list of achievements in the fields of agriculture, energy, transportation, medicine, industry and space. The text is well written, carefully researched and lavishly illustrated.”

–School Library Journal

“Describes the workings of the sense organs and explains how the brain and nerves receive and process their messages.”

–Library of Congress