Goodbye My Darling; Hello Vietnam! eBook michael Lazares
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This is the true story of a young kid who became a man while serving two tours of duty as a combat helicopter pilot in Vietnam. We follow him through a misspent youth and into flight school. The book takes the reader into the cockpit of Huey gunships, OH-13 Scouts and the CH-47 Chinook. The author was shot down numerous times and wounded, and had more misadventures than the average pilot. Over the jungles of Southeast Asia, the author earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and seventeen Air Medals. The author was threatened with Courts Martial on more than one occasion, and almost thrown out of the Army after one tour in Vietnam, but continued a career that led to becoming one of the first CW-5's in the military.
Goodbye My Darling; Hello Vietnam! eBook michael Lazares
As a grunt during the Vietnam War, we held chopper crews in the highest of esteem - always there when needed and seemingly fearless in their endeavors. I have read dozens of books about these crews and learned more about what they endure during their tours. It was a difficult time! God Bless them all!I read the author's prior book, "We Gotta Get Out of this Place...", a compilation of short stories and events by those who served with Mr. Lazares during his first tour in Vietnam. I enjoyed the story and looked forward to reading "Goodbye, My Darling; Hello Vietnam" as it is more of a memoir of his personal life and experiences. I was not disappointed and immensely enjoyed this new story. The author is witty and writes with humorous overtones; my wife observed me laughing out loud several times.
It seemed like Michael had a mischievous streak throughout childhood that continues and follows him through two tours of duty in Vietnam. Helicopter missions were long and stressful and oftentimes filled with surprises. When the day is over, pilots needed to unwind and usually did so at their private Officers Club. Pranks and mischief are common - nobody is immune to these antics, and even though a person is injured at times, the games continue. Booze is rampant, used in a medicinal way so these officers can sleep during the night - unconscious and unaware of their surroundings. My favorite antic is Michael's light switch trick with the commanding officer in the bar - priceless!
Mr. Lazares is a skilled pilot, and as a result, oftentimes is assigned to the most dangerous missions. Some of those experiences may take your breath away. Others, may cause tears. I consider myself right there with him in the cockpit, screaming at times, but enjoying the scenery he has painted. Leadership is also questioned...when rotten apples sit at the top of the pile, it endangers all the others. Michael shares his unfortunate experiences with some of these supposed leaders.
All in all, I found "Goodbye, My Darling; Hello, Vietnam" humorous, educational and entertaining. I would have given five stars had it not been for the formatting errors and excessive typos, but if you are able to look past this, the book is an easy read and difficult to put down. Welcome Home Sir! Thank you for your service!
John Podlaski, author
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel
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Goodbye My Darling; Hello Vietnam! eBook michael Lazares Reviews
Good read. Nothing new, helicopter pilot, drunk nights, shooting, death, youthfull antics in a war zone. Not being negative, this was Viet Nam as seen by a very young WO pilot. It was a good read. That is a good recommendation for the book.
Great read, I read this in a couple of days. The author kept me laughing through most of the book, he is a good writer. Lots of stories about Vietnam, but also what his life was like before the army. It is amazing that the army let teenagers fly and that it worked. Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Vietnam and helos.
Absolutely the best book I have read about helicopters during the Viet Nam War. Not just battle after battle. Lots of 'off duty' stuff. All of it believable. I was of the same age but in a different service. I believe that the Navy didn't put one shell on the soil of South Vietnam. I highly recommend this read.
A great book told on the personnel level. He told it like it was. Like most of us, the military was our way to get somewhere in the world and life. Even his references to music and what went on were great and brought back so many memories.
The author's style of writing pulls you in and keeps you up long after you should have been in bed. If you are a Vietnam vet, rather than the usual choking up type of story, this book lets you re-live some of the happier moments you had over there. No PTSD from reading this book, although the author certainly had his share of PTSD. Buy it and laugh a little, cry a little, but mostly enjoy some richly written stories of two tours in Vietnam. My personal heroes are the chopper pilots of Vietnam who are the bravest people I have ever seen and/or met. That may be why I enjoyed this book so much.
The author was at so many places where I spent
time. I could see and smell them I my mind. I've been back 47 years, plus a couple weeks. A year that I remember every single day. The book was well written and kept reader interest. I really enjoyed it. If the author would take me up in his helicopter I'm ready. I'll bring the ar_15 and .38, sorry couldn't get the m_60 home. But it would be fun to just go for a ride. Thank you sir for the good read. Welcome home!
As a combat veteran serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Sep. in Vietnam from 4/1967-4/1968, the authors numerous stories brought smiles and some sadness. Hueys were our taxi to the next op, our postal delivery vehicle, our rare "hot chow" meal delivery service, our emergency ambulance when often needed, our ammo and other much needed supplies delivery service, and our limo back to "civilization". They brought us in and they took us out (Hueys & Chinooks), and the gun ships saved our butts a hundred times over. The "Cowboys" and the "Caspers" of the 335th Aviation Unit flew for the 173rd. They were fantastic pilots who could make a chopper do some amazing manouvers, and they were always there when you needed them. They took some very heavy looses along with the 173rd during the "Battle for Dak To" in November 1967. Those aviators were a brave bunch of crazy guys; they deserve all the gratitude and honor that could be awarded to them and their unit. If you are a Nam vet, this book should be a good read for you. It will bring back memories just like the unmistakable sound of a Huey still does today.
As a grunt during the Vietnam War, we held chopper crews in the highest of esteem - always there when needed and seemingly fearless in their endeavors. I have read dozens of books about these crews and learned more about what they endure during their tours. It was a difficult time! God Bless them all!
I read the author's prior book, "We Gotta Get Out of this Place...", a compilation of short stories and events by those who served with Mr. Lazares during his first tour in Vietnam. I enjoyed the story and looked forward to reading "Goodbye, My Darling; Hello Vietnam" as it is more of a memoir of his personal life and experiences. I was not disappointed and immensely enjoyed this new story. The author is witty and writes with humorous overtones; my wife observed me laughing out loud several times.
It seemed like Michael had a mischievous streak throughout childhood that continues and follows him through two tours of duty in Vietnam. Helicopter missions were long and stressful and oftentimes filled with surprises. When the day is over, pilots needed to unwind and usually did so at their private Officers Club. Pranks and mischief are common - nobody is immune to these antics, and even though a person is injured at times, the games continue. Booze is rampant, used in a medicinal way so these officers can sleep during the night - unconscious and unaware of their surroundings. My favorite antic is Michael's light switch trick with the commanding officer in the bar - priceless!
Mr. Lazares is a skilled pilot, and as a result, oftentimes is assigned to the most dangerous missions. Some of those experiences may take your breath away. Others, may cause tears. I consider myself right there with him in the cockpit, screaming at times, but enjoying the scenery he has painted. Leadership is also questioned...when rotten apples sit at the top of the pile, it endangers all the others. Michael shares his unfortunate experiences with some of these supposed leaders.
All in all, I found "Goodbye, My Darling; Hello, Vietnam" humorous, educational and entertaining. I would have given five stars had it not been for the formatting errors and excessive typos, but if you are able to look past this, the book is an easy read and difficult to put down. Welcome Home Sir! Thank you for your service!
John Podlaski, author
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel
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