"The word 'adventurer' in the dictionary ought to have the author's photo next to it. You, my brother from another mother, are the Gold Standard of adventurers!!! Simply amazing tales."
- Lou Pumphrey - former editor, First Infantry Division newspaper, Vietnam
- Veterans for Peace activist
"A significant story, powerfully and imaginatively told, especially in the melding of the life experiences of war, family history and travels. Powerful, authentic, original and moving."
- Alenka Lawrence - former editor, BBC World Service
