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Wife of a combat veteran Sep 09, 2006
Sitting in the Flames is offered to those who long for a breath of hope, freedom and peace amidst the harsh reality of runaway consumption; of the myth of war; of environmental degradation; and of our cultural conditioning that nourishes what one believes, as opposed to how one behaves. For the spouse, mother, child or friend of a combat veteran, Sitting in the Flames is a must read.
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Reflections On A Well Lived Life Jun 12, 2006
West Point grad, decorated warrior, several Ph.D's and a successful business career as a vice president for a multi-national Corporation, this is the man all our mothers hoped we would grow up to be. But, "Sitting in the Flames," isn't just another self congratulatory autobiography by a successful, self-satisfied American. Instead, DeVore uses his own life and experiences to investigate the Vietnam War and its causes and examine the cultural myths that are leading our country into a belief that militarism and war are the only road to peace and freedom. If you are a Vietnam veteran, as I am, read this book. If you are on active duty, have a friend or relative on active duty, read this book. If you are a young person embarking on a career and have no plans to participate in the military, but want to understand how to avoid the pitfalls of "group thought", read this book. And finally, if you're older, retired and tired of playing golf everyday and tending to a garden and want to reinvigorate your life, read this book. The simple steps set forth in, "Sitting in the Flames," won't in and of themselves change your life, but they will help you understand your own thought processes which guide your life, and that is surely a first step to change.
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