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BITTER

"A diamond in the rough" Young Diamond grew up on the busy streets of Youngstown, Ohio. Most girls her age lived carefree, a blissful lifestyle but unfortunately those perks didn’t exist in her world. Early on 2 yrs old Diamond was found barely clothed wandering the cold hallways of Bryn Mawr Projects by a neighbor after her mother’s throat was slit. Having nowhere to go she was taken in by her estranged grandfather who tried to make the best life possible for her with the help of her mother’s long time friend Bam. Just as Diamond began to fall in love with what seem like a normal life reality set in uncovering deceit, drugs, sex, murder and heartbreak from the people that meant the mo...

When A Father's Fed Up "A Cry Out Of A Good Man"

Everyone dreams of the perfect family. That's what Kane thought he had with London and his new daughter Shaniya. Although confused by London's sporadic mood swings months after having the baby, Kane's initial mindset is to be there and support his family by any means necessary. As months passed, he realized that she was dealing with a more serious case of postpartum, and he just wanted to help her as much as he could, but she didn't want to hear it.. Instead, she became a completely different person, putting not only herself but their daughter in danger.Kane’s now ex, London, is determined to make his life hell for reasons utterly unknown to Kane. Fueled by bitterness and anger, she seeks ...

Guardians of the Stones. Earth - Air

At the epicenter of the book "Guardians of the Stones. Earth-Air" are two young people - Katelyn and Jake, who become the first wielders of frightening divine powers. Their lives change irreversibly. Secrets that have been kept for hundreds of years, a world that no one suspected, becomes Kate's and Jake's everyday life. A gift that may seem like the greatest miracle will turn into an endless struggle for survival and battle for their lives and the lives of others.Adventures, mysteries, dangers and love will give readers great pleasure and will not allow you to put the book aside. Will the new times bring destruction to mankind? Will the Brotherhood of Guardians of the Stones succeed in thei...

THE BIG REVEAL - "VIETNAM UNCENSORED" BOOK OLAUNCH

I’m beyond excited to finally share the big reveal book launch of Vietnam Uncensored, my personal memoir, that will launch soon! 🎉 Sign up here to stay in the loop and get access to the special book launch price and giveaways: https://vietnamjerry.com.This isn’t just another war story. Vietnam Uncensored takes you deep into the raw, emotional experiences of young American soldiers who were thrust into the heart of the Vietnam War — facing unimaginable challenges and forging unbreakable bonds of brotherhood. This is the real story, no Hollywood filter.But here’s what makes this launch even more special: All net proceeds from the book will be donated to The Kaufman Fund, a charity d...

Battle Of Mages

“I didn't notice it before.”“Before what?”He didn't answer directly.“It was full of stars.”Greg waited for him to say everything he wanted to say.“When she engulfed me in her magical light in order to see what I asked her to see, something changed.”“What?”She flashed an incomprehensible smile.“She didn't steal her reputation. Even if she's not capable of everything, she's capable of enough to repair...”He stopped there. Greg was lost, but it didn't take him long to understand what enough was.In a magical version of New York City, Conor, a young magician unable to access his powers, is banished from his school and must resign himself to joining a normal one. There, he ...

OATHS AND ILLUSIONS: THE VIETNAM EXPERIENCE

In Vietnam, the truth became clear. The future was not ours. It belonged to the children in schools, the kids of the powerful who twisted the rules. They evaded the draft, attended fine universities, and lived in safety. They went to Canada or found favor in their faith. The future slipped away from those of us who did not remain in high school. It was not for the kids who left to work, struggling earn a living. It did not belong to the working-class who could not afford college.For those of us who answered the call, whether drafted or not, we stood firm. We held to our oaths, believing our leaders had honor. In the end, we learned they did not. I'm excited to share the launch...

CALCULATING SUCCESS ON THE BATTLEFIELD REFLECTIONS: THE MEANING OF TRIUMPH AND SURVIVAL

In a moment of clarity, I came to think about the measurement of our success against the backdrop of the incredulous death and destruction of the war. I began to pick on the small things to figure out some kind of guide. For instance, did it matter how far we marched or climbed to reach the target? Was there some number representing these achievements? Of course, numerous missions and enemy confrontations existed. Although we succeeded in each assignment, our lives often rested on narrow escapes. Was there some number that would foretell the outcome, or was achievement the only guide? Perhaps we would rise one morning to find the war had ended as we slept? After all, Vietnam’s ni...

FROM RICE PADDIES TO RECKONING: THE COST OF WAR IN VIETNAM

I often wondered whether our unit made a difference on Vietnam’s battlefields. After all, when we were there, troop levels had risen to 550,000, Westmorland broadcasted the war would soon end, and Chicken Little ran around crying, “The sky is falling!” It became clear the only difference we could uphold was our survival. But each day, a new set of existential circumstances appeared. Regardless of the preparation, the only constant represented a fierce and fearless enemy that awoke with the same mindset of killing as many Americans as possible. And still, we moved into that tangle of rice paddies, mountains, jungle, impossible, heat and humidity. With e...

ECHOES OF NOVEMBER: A TYPICAL DAY IN THE CAMBODIAN JUNGLE

I remember that November in Vietnam. The team was inside the Cambodian jungle on the way to our target. The heavy rain created mud pools wherever we slept. The insect bites quickly became infected, and we taped our broken and swollen fingers together. But we continued until exhaustion overtook us, and even then, we briefly rested and continued. Any delay could increase the odds of an enemy encounter, so it was best to get the mission over with, regardless of the challenges. As the dawn broke and light shafted through dense jungle vegetation, I thought of that mythical place eight thousand miles away called America; people were sitting down for a meal, working at an office desk, or...

The Manger And The Eatings

The Manger And The Eatings(Published previously) All the animals were fed up with the cold weather. The sheep bleathed about the harshness of the unsheltered life on the fields. That is they only mentioned it to each other as they knew only too well that some of the other animals loved to visualize their loneliness and lack of protection in the cold nights when the lazy shepherds and their over worked dogs stayed at home or simply allowed themselves to sleep instead of watching out for dangers to those who are eaten by meat eaters and whom they were to protect. "Hehehe," the owls laughed, sitting on branches above their heads and almost invisible in the shadows of the trees, ...

IN THE SHADOWS OF COMBAT: THE LIVES WE LIVED AFTER VIETNAM

My buddies and I were never much to boast about our achievements on the battlefields of Vietnam. As many others, we did our duty by following the orders of our superiors. We stood to our oaths and protected those with whom we served with the mindset of sacrificing all in a war-torn country where our lives became challenged by an enemy intent on our destruction.In civilian life, we did not wear patches, caps, or tee shirts announcing our military service to a civilian population. After all, it was sufficient that we knew what we did. We entered Vietnam with the thought of hoping to return home alive and uninjured.We did not know the residual effects the war would have on our future lives. It ...

THE UNFORGIVING NATURE OF VIETNAM: A TALE OF TACTICAL MISSTEPS AND SURVIVAL

There was no good or evil on the battlefields. As Drill Sergeant Greeley often said, “The only unfair fight is the one you lose!” All manner of showering the enemy with as much damage as possible was always the objective. But it didn’t work that way. Occasionally, we became the prey by walking into an ambush or losing a firefight. More than once, we encountered a greater enemy force. After all, everything in Vietnam was out to kill us, even doing nothing.Friendly artillery fire was inaccurate, and air support would not reach us in time. Every field unit was on its own, and we depended on our commanders to find the strategy to win and survive. Unfortunately, the enemy could care le...

Earth-Bound

Support Veterans with Every Copy of Vietnam Uncensored: Launching Soon

Vietnam Uncensored is not just a memoir; it’s a powerful, accurate exploration of life after combat. Jerry’s poignant narrative reveals how the relentless echoes of Vietnam persist in his everyday life, from the roar of jet engines to the harsh sunlight that stirs fears of snipers. The book captures the essence of trauma that lingers long after the battlefield has faded from sight. Each page unveils a raw, vivid recounting of narrow escapes, the relentless grind of survival, and the struggles of adapting to civilian life after years of internal and external conflict.In this deeply personal account, Jerry shares how he buried his pain under layers of alcohol, drugs, and anger, only to fin...

SACRED ENVIRONMENT

Indeed Allah is all knowing of all the hidden things in the heavens and on earth; indeed he knows what lies within the hearts – Fatir 35 : 38.
Even the motivations behind the BOKO HARAM scourge in Nigeria, which has been replaced by ISWAP.
This story is how man has managed to turn religions into instruments for their evil intent.

A VIETNAM VETERAN’S REFLECTIONS ON SACRIFICE AND REGRET

Some equate military service with heroes and warriors of incredible strength, skill, and meaningful objectives. They view Marines, Navy Seals, Airborne, and Special Forces units as the ultimate U.S. fighting soldiers. It is one thing to watch actors perform death-defying feats, become injured, and die on film. However, they will rise from the wounded and dead following the scene. In combat, every part of the human body and mind comes under attack without regard to the outcome. The mission succeeds if the line remains unbroken, and injury and death remain acceptably low. I have often considered the answer to the question, “Would you trade the good life for serving your country?”...

The demons of war are persistent [Denying PTSD]

“The Demons of War are Persistent”A Personal Story of Prolonged PTSD—A.W. Schade, USMC 1965/69 Fifty years have passed since my deployment as a combat Marine to Vietnam. However, only several years since I acknowledged my inability to continue suppressing the demons alone. Like many veterans, the “Demons” have haunted me through nightmares, altered personas, and hidden fears. Even as many veterans manage the demons’ onslaught successfully, millions survive in destitution, needless solitude and social disconnection. Scores consider themselves cowards, should they concede to the demons’ hold. Countless li...

VIETNAM WAR STORIES: SURVIVING EXTREME CONDITIONS AND GOVERNMENT BETRAYAL

THE idea the battlefields of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia posed severe existential threats did not escape us. However, our training in the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force indoctrinated us to understand and resist misery, injury, and death.In the grand scheme of things, it was all temporary. “Suck it up!” would often come if we complained and we did. Of all the things in our lexicon of survival, quitting was not an option — survival was. Let’s face it: by the very nature of occupying a war zone equated with the concept, everything would pose challenges, injury, and mortal threats. We needed to find a way of returning to that mythical place called the U.S.A. Our lives d...

VIETNAM WAR FICTION: A SHAKESPEARIAN COMEDY VS. HISTORICAL REALITY

If only the Vietnam War were a Shakespearian comedy written by a practiced and experienced hand instead of the arrogant and incompetent politicians running our country during successive presidential administrations ending with Nixon and his morally wrong advisor, Kissinger. Instead of every event in the script leading to brilliant success, the leading protagonists in our drama made incredible errors. Some instructions from superiors brought injury and death without any sense of victory. The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong were everywhere except in the North. U.S. military leaders did not understand why the enemy did not get the message to say put in their neck of the country.&...

Survival

SURVIVALWritten by Alicia Pozsony “Based on a true story.” LOGLINEIn the turbulent 1980s, a courageous young girl defies all odds - prejudice, racism, love's complexities, loss, trauma, and her mother's schizophrenia, all while transcending circumstances of growing up. Audiences will be amazed as they watch her struggle with herself, the blurred lines of the relationship with her mother through the decades. Will her ultimate freedom cost her mother’s love? Will she find the strength to finally rise above, or will she remain yearning for connection in her mother's hell? INTRODUCTION‘Survival’ is a gripping and introspective narrative that delves into the c...

THE REAL STORY OF VIETNAM: CORRUPTION, BETRAYAL, AND AMERICAN SACRIFICE

Nothing proved the pen was mightier than the sword than the history of the Vietnam War. The speech writers did an excellent job of creating false scenarios of halting the spread of communism in Southeast Asia and painting an evil portrait of Ho Chi Minh. Yet he remained a staunch ally of the U.S. as we fought the Japanese during WW II. Our government orchestrated a script with a false purpose that did not serve America’s interests. Instead, Vietnam returned to the corrupt and colonialist French, who previously raped and pillaged the country before the war. I will forever remain bewildered by the duplicity, deceit, and betrayal successive American administrations perpetrated on No...

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BITTER

When A Father's Fed Up "A Cry Out Of A Good Man"

Guardians of the Stones. Earth - Air

THE BIG REVEAL - "VIETNAM UNCENSORED" BOOK OLAUNCH

Battle Of Mages

OATHS AND ILLUSIONS: THE VIETNAM EXPERIENCE

CALCULATING SUCCESS ON THE BATTLEFIELD REFLECTIONS: THE MEANING OF TRIUMPH AND SURVIVAL

FROM RICE PADDIES TO RECKONING: THE COST OF WAR IN VIETNAM

ECHOES OF NOVEMBER: A TYPICAL DAY IN THE CAMBODIAN JUNGLE

The Manger And The Eatings

IN THE SHADOWS OF COMBAT: THE LIVES WE LIVED AFTER VIETNAM

THE UNFORGIVING NATURE OF VIETNAM: A TALE OF TACTICAL MISSTEPS AND SURVIVAL

Earth-Bound

Support Veterans with Every Copy of Vietnam Uncensored: Launching Soon

SACRED ENVIRONMENT

A VIETNAM VETERAN’S REFLECTIONS ON SACRIFICE AND REGRET

The demons of war are persistent [Denying PTSD]

VIETNAM WAR STORIES: SURVIVING EXTREME CONDITIONS AND GOVERNMENT BETRAYAL

VIETNAM WAR FICTION: A SHAKESPEARIAN COMEDY VS. HISTORICAL REALITY

Survival

THE REAL STORY OF VIETNAM: CORRUPTION, BETRAYAL, AND AMERICAN SACRIFICE