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Book review: Vietnam War tales, fictional but founded on fact
Rob Ballister
Author: Bob Stockton
Gatekeeper Press, 439 pages, $16.99 paperback
Jacksonville author Bob Stockton fell back on his extensive career in the Navy to publish “Volunteer: A Vietnam War Odyssey.” A compilation of his three previously published (and successful) novellas, the story follows a Navy sailor through his deployments during the Vietnam War. It is a work of fiction, but it is based on historical accounts as well as the author s own experience.
The book has action, humor, and plenty of liberty incidents to make any vet reminisce fondly. I particularly liked the way the main character was very unassuming; he did some very important work, but to him he was just doing his job for his country, a sentiment to which many veterans can relate. It is an easy read that will spark many different memories for the intended audience. Vietnam veterans, especially those from the Navy, will enjoy this book, as w