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Amazing how Mr. Deverely could recall after 4 years these events. He sure must have used a effective system mentally in this endeavor. The idea of meditation on current events must help. I wonder how good to be able to teach this ability to another?

Ken Estes Lock yourself in a guarded prison, be forced to slave 10-12 hrs a day with inadequate food. (Most would become bitter at their fate). Talk to everyone…moreLock yourself in a guarded prison, be forced to slave 10-12 hrs a day with inadequate food. (Most would become bitter at their fate). Talk to everyone who was there and are now fellow prisoners, then go over and over what happened in your head, trying to figure out who did what, the time frame and where each was at. I have read civil war and Vietnam war POW books written 30 years later with a lot more detail than this book. What I wonder, is how did he show no bitterness when realizing the USA was not coming to his aid--and STILL fight off the enemy. (less)

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