Featured Official Review: Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And... [November 2019 Book of the Month]

[Z Stella Sever Chroneos]

The horrors of the war in Vietnam spilled over to less than a homecoming. The story is significant as the lessons of mistreatment and ill-faith ideas of war that save the world can never become a reality. Thanks for a great review.

[Muhammed Shan K S]

Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful review of Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War and Its Aftermath. I’m truly grateful that the story, characters, and historical depth resonated with you. Your recognition of the sacrifices made by the 229,000 Navy sailors and their struggle for justice means a great deal. I’m also glad you appreciated the balance of emotion and humor, as well as the vivid portrayal of Vietnam’s unforgiving landscape. Your kind words and 4 out of 4 rating are deeply appreciated—thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts!

[Dayana Alvarado 1]

It is a reminder that those who serve do not always receive the recognition they deserve and that many times even after risking everything they have to fight for what is right.

[Anu Anand]

This book offers a deep dive into the Vietnam War, focusing on Zachariah’s experiences as a Navy sailor and the tragic impact of Agent Orange. I’m intrigued by how the story explores both war and its aftermath. Congrats on BOTD!

[Alichi]

Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath follows the life of Zack as he navigates life and the dangers of war. Congratulations on BOTD.

[mrlefty0706]

“Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War and its Aftermath” by Randy Miller follows the life of a fictional character from Vermont named Zach Martin. Zach is a young naval enlistee that ended up on a ship in Vietnam. The U.S. Navy fought battles with the North Vietnamese and the aircraft carriers launched thousands of flights where the pilots dropped Agent Orange on the jungle areas, they suspected the North Vietnamese soldiers were located. The naval crew did not know at the time but they were being exposed to Agent Orange and many thousands of them died terrible deaths from cancer caused by their exposure. My older sister was married to a naval veteran who had been exposed to Agent Orange and he died a horrible death from an inoperable cancerous tumor behind his eye 30 years ago. 229,000 navy veterans served in Vietnam and thousands of them died years after returning to civilian life. My sister never received any compensation from the Veterans Affairs department for my brother-in-law’s death caused by exposure to Agent Orange. I had a college student deferment in college but I explored joining the Navy since I knew I would be drafted after I finished college. I almost signed the papers but my father told me to wait and see what happens. The draft ended while I was still in college and the U.S. pulled out of Vietnam before I graduated. I never experienced military life and in retrospect I believe joining the military would be good for all Americans since they learn discipline, neatness, develops character, develops teamwork and loyalty, and offers GI benefits for college. The story really hit home when I read the sample and the official review. Over 50,000 American soldiers died in Vietnam and many thousands were injured or crippled for life. This was a very turbulent time in America. I had a few Marine Corp veterans on my dorm floor and they were all suffering from PTSD even though I do not think they called it PTSD at the time. Seven of my elementary school friends had older brothers die in Vietnam. This is an excellent book that I highly recommend.

[Marianne Loogma]

I love realistic characters like the ones mentioned in the review above but sadly I'm not a fan of war related books at all. Thank you for the insight!

[Ejimma Chika Promise]

The story of Zachariah Martin and his friends shows the need for military personnel who risk their lives for their countries to be well compensated, especially at retirement.

[Leonie Vermaak]

I normally don't like war stories. The fact that so many people die, soldiers and civilians unnecessary just due to politicians hate for each other is ludicrous and unfair. I'll give this book a try and see downstairs goes, as the base of the story sounds interesting. Thanks for a detailed review. Congrats on BOTD.

[Leonie Vermaak]

I normally don't like war stories. The fact that so many people die, soldiers and civilians unnecessary just due to politicians hate for each other is ludicrous and unfair. I'll give this book a try and see downstairs goes, as the base of the story sounds interesting. Thanks for a detailed review. Congrats on BOTD.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

This book aptly captures what veterans go through when they are done with service. They have both the emotional trauma of the things they saw and faced and the things war made them do to deal with. Coming back home and not getting the help they deserve can be very discouraging. I believe this is what Zach is dealing with.

[Jelani Trotter]

The novel’s portrayal of the unforgiving Vietnamese terrain, unfamiliar cuisine, and harsh climate adds an immersive layer to the story, making the reader feel the physical and psychological toll on the sailors.

[Ajiferuke Ajibola]

"Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath" by Randy Miller is an historical fiction. It is about war yet contains humor. I commend the storytelling skills of the author. Congrats on BOTD. Beautiful review.

[Harmen Aerts]

Wonderfully written review, I love reading these kind of books, and this review really encourages me to pick up this book. I love historical fiction particularly historical fiction set during times of conflict. The vietnam war has yielded some of the saddest and impactful stories I have ever read. I'm definitely adding this to my reading list. Congratulations on book of the day.

[Chi Chiu Michael Mak]

I like how this is not a normal 'war bad' story. It details how soldiers suffer debilitating effects from biological warfare (in this case, Agent Orange). Great research.