Review: Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton: An Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in Vietnam by Amy Shively Hawk

Title: Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton: An Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in Vietnam
Author: Amy Shively Hawk
Publisher: Regnery History
Publication Date: March 13th 2017
Edition: Hardcover (320 pages)
Genres:

• Nonfiction
• Biography
• History
• Military
• Vietnam War

Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton: An Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in Vietnam by Amy Shively Hawk

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


In 1967, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot James Shively was shot down while flying an F-105 Thunderchief aircraft over North Vietnam. He was captured and held prisoner there for the next six years. He returned home in 1973, went to law school and served as an attorney in both private practice and government service. As a prisoner of war, Jim Shively served his country with honor and distinction. He was a man of great character and conviction.

I am blessed to have had the opportunity to read this biography. There is much I can take away from this book and apply to my own life. So many have endured so much for the love of this country. And I am thankful for each and every one who has made the choice to protect our freedom.