Review of Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
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Review of Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
[Following is a volunteer review of "Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath" by Randy Miller.]
War is an unpleasant event that everyone wishes not to experience. The military forces were trained to defend the country and fight its wars at all times, not minding the previous ugly experiences. I feel it takes commitment and sacrifice for one to willingly join the force, and as a result, their health should be taken care of by the government. Randy Miller's book on the Vietnam War, titled Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath, is a super story that is worthy of reading by everyone. The protagonist in his storyline is Zachariah Martin, a devoted young man and naval officer. He died of Hodgkin's lymphoma as a result of exposure to dioxin during the Vietnam war.
At the age of seventeen, Zack—as he was more often known—joined the navy and was enthusiastic about serving as an officer on the ship's crew. He married Tally, a healthcare professional, and they love each other. Zack works on the ship every third day and spends the other two days "on the beach." The force did purchase Agent Orange from the Monsanto chemical company, which they used as fuel on their ships. But the chemical's main constituent, dioxin, is carcinogenic and capable of causing Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, on exposure, of which Zack was a victim, leading to his death.
This book has several advantages, many of which I agree are positive aspects. The novel appears realistic because of the author's captivating and alluring writing style, which is full of empathy and comedy. The text was written in concise, understandable English. The author introduces some words that are not quite English but can still be comprehended by the reader in an effort to demonstrate Vietnam's diverse ethnicity and languages.
Every reader will enjoy reading the book as it has lots of lessons. I learned that dioxin is hazardous and that Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, is caused by exposure to it. The way Zack and his wife loved each other is worthy of emulation by every young couple and lover. I learned that the aftereffects of war are always unpleasant.
I adore the book so much, but the only glaring drawback I find in it is the additional text, which is not in the original English language, and it took me time to understand, slowing down my reading pace and therefore justifying the removal of a star. There are no typos or grammatical errors, indicating that the text was exceptionally well edited. There are a few profane words used repeatedly by the author in this storyline. Because of the above-mentioned reason, I give the book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. My recommendation goes to both history students and young adults from Vietnam. I also recommend the book to historians and those who enjoy reading historical fiction.
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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
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War is an unpleasant event that everyone wishes not to experience. The military forces were trained to defend the country and fight its wars at all times, not minding the previous ugly experiences. I feel it takes commitment and sacrifice for one to willingly join the force, and as a result, their health should be taken care of by the government. Randy Miller's book on the Vietnam War, titled Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath, is a super story that is worthy of reading by everyone. The protagonist in his storyline is Zachariah Martin, a devoted young man and naval officer. He died of Hodgkin's lymphoma as a result of exposure to dioxin during the Vietnam war.
At the age of seventeen, Zack—as he was more often known—joined the navy and was enthusiastic about serving as an officer on the ship's crew. He married Tally, a healthcare professional, and they love each other. Zack works on the ship every third day and spends the other two days "on the beach." The force did purchase Agent Orange from the Monsanto chemical company, which they used as fuel on their ships. But the chemical's main constituent, dioxin, is carcinogenic and capable of causing Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, on exposure, of which Zack was a victim, leading to his death.
This book has several advantages, many of which I agree are positive aspects. The novel appears realistic because of the author's captivating and alluring writing style, which is full of empathy and comedy. The text was written in concise, understandable English. The author introduces some words that are not quite English but can still be comprehended by the reader in an effort to demonstrate Vietnam's diverse ethnicity and languages.
Every reader will enjoy reading the book as it has lots of lessons. I learned that dioxin is hazardous and that Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, is caused by exposure to it. The way Zack and his wife loved each other is worthy of emulation by every young couple and lover. I learned that the aftereffects of war are always unpleasant.
I adore the book so much, but the only glaring drawback I find in it is the additional text, which is not in the original English language, and it took me time to understand, slowing down my reading pace and therefore justifying the removal of a star. There are no typos or grammatical errors, indicating that the text was exceptionally well edited. There are a few profane words used repeatedly by the author in this storyline. Because of the above-mentioned reason, I give the book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. My recommendation goes to both history students and young adults from Vietnam. I also recommend the book to historians and those who enjoy reading historical fiction.
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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
