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The Ways We Choose: Lessons for Life from a POW's Experience
Retired Navy pilot Dave Carey tells the story of how he and his fellow POWs survived more than five years in the prisons of North Vietnam. He analyzes the strengths and strategies that made their survival possible and shows how these forms of faith--in self, others, country, and God--can carry everyone through personal and business crises. A moving epilogue tells of his wife's battle with breast cancer and her death, and how the same strengths helped her and those around her.
- GenresMilitary Fiction
136 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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March 27, 2014
A wonderful book: This is a tale of incredible courage and unwavering faith in the face of unimaginable adversity. Deeply moving and truly inspirational, it proves that heroes do walk among us.
July 3, 2023
This is an eye opener and I love it but at the same time I'm upset
September 15, 2013
The author is a personal family friend. I grew up with his children, spending many holidays and vacations with his family. He is far and away the most inspirational person I know. However, he usually imparts his wisdom, not through words but through subtle actions, waiting until there is a relevant opportunity for slipping something in. He spoke to many of his children's classes over the years. When I worked in juvenile hall as a psychologist, he came and spoke to the kids. I often recommended this books to my inmate-patients when I worked in prison.
My favorite Dave Carey story which is not in the book is this: When we were skiing one year, Dave blew out his knee. As he lay on the operating table, hours after the injury, he asked the doctor u he'd be able to surf after this. The doctor replied, "Sure!" Dave's response was, "Awesome! I've never been able to figure out how to do it before!"
My favorite Dave Carey story which is not in the book is this: When we were skiing one year, Dave blew out his knee. As he lay on the operating table, hours after the injury, he asked the doctor u he'd be able to surf after this. The doctor replied, "Sure!" Dave's response was, "Awesome! I've never been able to figure out how to do it before!"
November 8, 2012
This was more of an inspirational book with life lessons from being a POW in Vietnam. The true value is in the last few chapters.
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