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I’ve just finished reading the book and wish I could express in words how much I appreciate the content. Just in case, the Longevity Paradox is indeed one of the most important pieces I’ve ever read—specially if we narrow down the options under the health category.Let me divide the review in 4 parts. First I’ll share personal thoughts and takeaways. Next, I hope to put together a summary from each chapter including favorite excerpts highlighted while reading the book. Then, I’ll include my opinion to whom I’d recommend reading it. Last, I’ll suggest a few complementary readings.PERSONAL THOUGHTSI could feel the present book was carefully written—Dr. Gundry took the time and energy to translate the complex science of longevity into an engaging and practical book.Disregarding people with severe health conditions—in need of intensive treatment—I’d encourage us to take the time to change our habits gradually. It’s easy to underestimate the value of making small improvements on a daily basis. That said, it doesn’t matter where we’re right now. What matters is whether our habits are putting us on the path toward personal success.Now, after reading the Longevity Paradox, I’ll certainly make a smooth transition from the Plant Paradox program toward the one laid out here. Just to clarify in case you’re familiar with the Plant Paradox program, both programs are virtually the same in terms of what to eat. The 3 main differences are that in the Longevity Paradox Dr. Gundry factors in when to eat, how much to eat on certain days of the month, and lifestyle habits to “die young at a ripe age.”As a final digression, although there are precious books available independently of our health beliefs, preferences, and needs, I wouldn’t look further than the Longevity Paradox because it covers the latest research from different fields in a single piece.SUMMARYThe book is divided into 3 parts. The first one explains the importance of our gut bacteria—and why they’re “such an important piece of the Longevity Paradox.” Next, we explore how gut health impacts each system in the body, from heart and brain health all the way to weight management and skin integrity. Finally, Dr. Gundry shares a comprehensive yet practical program for a “long life span and health span.”[Introduction] Dr. Gundry starts by sharing that he got to learn more from his beloved centenarian patient than she learned from him. After setting the tone, he explains the importance of taking care of our microbiome to thrive in life—after all, “our relationship with our bugs has always been, and continues to be, symbiotic.” Curiously, our gut bacteria aren’t only in charge of our health, but also in charge of our behavior. One of the premises is that when we feed our good microbes—Dr. Gundry calls them as ‘gut buddies’—properly, they’ll return the favor. At the end of the chapter we’re informed that “some elements of the Longevity Paradox program may be familiar, such as eating lots of certain vegetables and getting the right amounts of exercise and sleep, while others, such as tricking your body into thinking it’s winter year-round to stimulate your stem cells and spacing out your meals to wash your brain at night, are brand-new.”[Chapter 1] As we delve into the first chapter, Dr. Gundry clarifies that we share our health symptoms with those we share similar habits and live in similar environments, not so much because we share the same DNA. According to recent research studies, it’s our holobiomes—the sum of the microbes in our body, skin, and even in a cloud around us—and their genes that make us age so quickly, not our human genes. He then states that “you aren’t what you eat; you’re what your gut buddies digest.” In addition to digesting the food we eat, our gut buddies also manufacture and deliver vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, hormones, and proteins to where they’re needed in our body. That’s not all, they’re also involved with regulating our immune, nervous, and hormonal systems. He intelligently describes how our microbiome and mitochondria evolved over time in a synergetic role. Before we move on to the next chapter, we become aware of how modern days may be hurting our gut buddies. Simply put, we must avoid decimating our gut buddies while feeding the ‘bad bugs’.[Chapter 2] Here we take a close look at the gut wall, on how the quality of our single-layer mucosal cells is tightly linked to our overall health. When “your mucosal cells are lined up tightly side by side, your gut lining functions as a good fence that keeps everything except single molecules of digested amino acids, fatty acids, and sugar on the other side. But if your fence gets worn down and becomes rife with microscopic holes, it’ll allow other compounds to leak through, and your health will begin to suffer.” Dr. Gundry further explains that when the wrong molecules or even bacteria cross the border, the immune system ramp up, inciting a constant inflammatory attack. The presence of the lectin called wheat germ agglutinin, WGA, can be more detrimental than gluten because WGA is tiny and “even if the gut mucosal barrier hasn’t been compromised, WGA can pass through the walls of the intestine and cause inflammation.” Moreover, WGA has the ability to mimic insulin, creating problems in the body. Besides avoiding WGA present in wheat, hormesis can be a positive strategy to maintain our gut wall integrity. Hormesis “is the favorable response of an organism to low doses of stress that would be harmful in larger doses.” Through examples, he shows that in the Longevity Paradox program we’ll take advantage of hormesis because it plays an important role in activating longevity. Still in Chapter 2, the role of autophagy, stem cells, and seasonal eating patterns are comprehensively explained to show how they promote long term benefits.[Chapter 3] This chapter is one of my favorites. Dr. Gundry walks us through “the 7 deadly myths of aging” by debunking popular theories of longevity that may be actually causing us to age more quickly. One by one, each myth is properly addressed in the book: [1] The mediterranean diet promotes longevity; [2] Animal protein is essential for strength and longevity; [3] Growth hormones promote youthfulness and vitality; [4] High metabolic rate is a sign of good health; [5] It’s important to get plenty of iron as you age; [6] Saturated fat shouldn’t be demonized; [7] Milk does a body good.[Chapter 4] Whereas earlier we focused on the role of our microbiome, now it’s time to examine how treating our gut buddies well will positively impact the quality of our lives. Through research studies and his own experience as a heart surgeon, Dr. Gundry shows that “the data evidence not only the link between heart disease and autoimmunity but also the fact that all disease—even heart disease—really does begin in the gut.” Based on latest findings, we learn that there isn’t a direct connection between cholesterol intake and heart disease. The problem lies in high triglycerides instead. Last, we learn the connection between cancer and sugar: “what I do know is that when you limit sugar and animal protein consumption and trick your body into thinking it’s period of regression, you reduce your risks of both cancer and autoimmune disease.”[Chapter 5] Now we shift gears toward arthritis, osteopenia, and osteoporosis—“the most recent research confirms that arthritis is caused not by overuse but rather by bad bugs in the gut creating inflammation.” More important, though, is to know that our gut buddies can reinforce the gut barrier, prevent bad intrusion, and enable us to heal. Dr. Gundry affirms that the group of cells that make cartilage and bones “are still there in your bone on bone joints and can grow a new articular surface.”[Chapter 6] “From those seemingly innocuous senior moments to more serious neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease, all cognitive decline stems from the same root cause: neuroinflammation.” And let’s guess where does inflammation start? You guess it right, in the gut. According to the evidences, the gut and the brain are directed connected. That said, “gut microbe-driven neuroinflammation results in the collateral damage of neurons that your brain immune system is sworn to protect and causes the cognitive decline that we think of as a normal part of aging.” One of the highlights in this chapter is to understand that “leaving as big a gap as possible between your last meal of the day and your bedtime” plays a crucial role in preventing neurodegenerative diseases. The last section is a primer on the food sources we should consume on a daily basis to dramatically reduce our likelihood of developing neurodegenerative diseases.[Chapter 7] Following Dr. Gundry’s maxim, “you aren’t what you eat; you’re what your gut buddies digest”, this chapter focuses on keeping our microbiome fueled with the foods they love to prevent weight gain and skin damage. We’re encouraged to avoid endocrine disruptors to keep unnecessary weight gain away as we age. Among them, he discusses BPA, phthalates, sunscreen, arsenic, and azodicarbonamide. In terms of skin, “your gut is, in essence, your skin turned outside in.” As explained earlier in Chapter 1, there are trillions of bacteria living on our skin, and together with the microbiome, they make up our holobiome. To maximize the skin’s protection, it’s important to cultivate a diverse skin bacterial population. It’s fascinating to learn that “when it comes to sun exposure, your skin buddies can actually protect you against skin cancer despite your levels of exposure to the sun.” Not only that, but if our skin buddies leave for whatever reason, “you’ll see it right there in the mirror—in the form of thinning skin, age spots, wrinkles, acne, and eczema.” Dr. Gundry suggests 3 of the most beneficial ingredients, not for the skin itself but for all-important skin buddies: bonicel, polyphenols, and wild yam extract.[Chapter 8] From this chapter own we delve into the Longevity Paradox program itself, putting all the pieces together. One of the reasons why I genuinely appreciate this book is that Dr. Gundry walks us through the details, leaving virtually no margin for error. In Chapter 8 “we’ll cover exactly which foods your gut buddies love the most and which ones feed the bad guys.” One thing to take into account is that in a matter of weeks, if not days, we can dramatically shift the bacterial population in our gut by feeding our gut buddies properly. He goes through the details of each source, explaining the whys behind each decision. Among gut buddies’ friendly foods, let me share some favorites: leeks, cruciferous veggies, mushrooms, avocado, green bananas, berries, perilla seed oil, olive oil, coconut milk and yogurt, coffee fruit, and green tea. On the other hand, there’re “the main sources of nutrition for the bad bugs in your gut and should be avoided as much as possible.” Among them, simple sugars and starches, artificial sugar substitutes, conventional dairy products, corn oil, sunflower oil, and canola oil are all detrimental.[Chapter 9] This chapter is all about implementing the Longevity Paradox program through a coherent meal plan. Each month is broken down into 5 key components. Each one of the following components is explained in greater detail in the book: [1] We’re encouraged to eliminate animal protein and limit calories to 900 a day for 5 consecutive days a month to mimic the benefits of a whole month of full-time calorie restriction; [2] On most days we can eat as much as we like of the gut buddies’ favorite foods; [3] Once or twice a week we’ll skip dinner or eat it very early to make sure our brain is clean while we sleep; [4] Optionally, we can consume only 600 calories a day once or twice a week to get extra longevity benefits; [5] An intensive care cleanse program, which will give our mitochondrial function an extra boost, is an excellent strategy if we’re suffering from degenerative problems or want to kick-start the process.[Chapter 10] Together with Chapter 3, this is another favorite. Here Dr. Gundry divides the lifestyle program into 2 parts: “first, the habits that will stress and strengthen your cells, and second, the habits that will allow them to recover.”[Chapter 11] Among the supplement recommendations, Dr. Gundry’s favorites are: vitamin D3, the B vitamins, polyphenols, green plant phytochemicals, prebiotics, long-chain omega-3s, and mitochondrial boosters. In his own words, “I used to tell my patients that supplements made expensive urine. That was before I started measuring the effects of vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and other phytonutrients on my patients’ inflammation biomarkers.”[Chapter 12] The final chapter offers 30+ recipes following the food lists and meal plans presented in earlier chapters. Although I’ve had the opportunity to try only 2 of them so far, I noticed the recipes seem to be even nicer than those in the Plant Paradox Cookbook. I enjoy preparing them at least once—following the details—to cultivate a sense of creativity when coming up with new dishes. Yesterday I cooked the 'Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Creamy Mushroom Sauce'. Well, although it took some extra time to prepare the dish, I can’t lie that the outcome was beyond my expectations. And just before start writing this review, I blended the 'Green Smoothie', which is basically composed by spinach, fresh mint sprigs, lemon juice, and avocado.RECOMMENDATION[1] If you haven’t had the opportunity to read any of the 3 previous books from the series, I’d sincerely recommend the Longevity Paradox first. In fact, Dr. Gundry states right in the introduction that it isn’t necessary to read and understand the content of his previous books. That said, my second favorite read from the series is the Plant Paradox Quick and Easy because it focuses on practicality—he walks us through the details, step by step, encouraging us to incorporate the “30-day challenge.”[2] I wish I could recommend the Longevity Paradox to all of us. As an example, it wouldn't be fair if I highly recommend the book to a close friend who has been on the Plant Paradox program for 6+ months and has also read a handful books on gut health and longevity. Having said that, both the content and the program are beautifully explained that can even take my friend by surprise.COMPLEMENTARY READINGSBesides this master piece, which is by now my favorite single book, there are others that have influenced my healthy habits for better. Among them, let me share 3 outstanding titles we can implement their recommendations in tandem with the Longevity Paradox.[Grow A New Body, by Dr. Alberto Villoldo] This is an excellent book read just before the Longevity Paradox. It's indeed another favorite book. Even though the nutrition plan is quite similar to Dr. Gundry’s approach, Dr. Villoldo also suggests spiritual practices through vision quests in nature, “which accelerates the body’s self-repair and regeneration systems and reconnects you to your own deepest purpose.”[How To Be Well, by Dr. Frank Lipman] A special piece where Dr. Lipman provides a holistic approach based on 6 pillars—or rings—that represent the spheres of life. Moving from the inner ring at the center outward, they are: how to eat, sleep, move, protect, unwind, and connect. We can decide which actions to explore because the book is “a manual of the essential skills that anyone can use to navigate safely and smoothly through the wild terrain of wellness today.” It’s literally a book to accompany on the journey of our life and become a dog-eared with use.[Change Your Sleep, Change Your Life, by Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar] Living in alignment with the body's natural circadian rhythms can be one of the best prescriptions for our physical, mental, and emotional health. Based on latest research in chronobiology and Ayurveda practices, we learn to eat, sleep, and exercise at the right time to thrive in life. After all, “timing is everything when it comes to healthy digestion, restful sleep, and good fitness.”Take care,Haical

I read Gundry's book Plant Paradox this past February, just prior to my office visit with my functional and integrative medicine doctor. I asked her if she was familiar with the Plant Paradox book. Her reply was that she read it and considered it worthwhile for improving overall health. Gundry's second book Longevity Paradox follows in the path of his first book, this time focusing on gut health and how to achieve a healthier gut in pursuit of a longer and healthier life. I'm still reading the book, but can say that it offers much scientific information and useful advice to achieve on this subject. Both books are worth having in your personal health and medical library.

What a wonderful encore to Dr. Gundry’s The Plant Paradox! That book and the wisdom he expressed in it turned my life around. I have largely calmed my IBS, lost 40 pounds although I was not technically even “overweight”, and feel so much better now. [See my review under “Tom G” of The Plant Paradox.] Now I am on to 8:16 fasting and doing even better!Over the past two years I have avidly followed a wide range of Functional or Integrative Medicine (FM) leaders – amongst them Hyman, Wahls, Bredesen, Perlmutter, Cummins/Gerber, Fung, Wolfson, Brownstein, Cowan, Pizzorno, Tennant, Naiman, Seyfried, Christofferson, Patrick, Mercola, Amen, Lane, Myhill, Kalish, Asprey, Marchegiani, and many more. I have read their books and watched many if not most of their YouTube videos. Incidentally, all these authors’ books ought to be required reading in any medical school curriculum.Each of these FM gurus are superb. Because some of them come at FM from a particular background, no one has done a better job of painting the converging field of functional medicine than Dr. Gundry does in The Longevity Paradox. Gundry has captured the essence of quality nutrition and (self) health care in this informative easy-to-read book. It helps if you have read The Plant Paradox, but it is not necessary to have done so as most of the information in The Plant Paradox is summarized in The Longevity Paradox.There is much new in Gundry’s latest book, from the lessons he continues to learn in caring for his patients and in routinely testing their blood and other biomarkers every three months, to what he has gleaned from the latest scientific papers published throughout the world. He also includes a chapter on supplements and for inspiration throws in a listing of the 79 he currently takes. Yikes, I only take 22!Buy this book. Read and digest this book. Follow Dr. Gundry’s advice. You will not regret it! Neither will your microbiome.

I was so disappointed after reading this book--it's nothing but the same information from his previous book-- Plant Paradox with the exception of a few new 'studies' added. While I do appreciate his research, I do believe that the eating guidelines he emphasizes are sooooo restrictive--no meats, no dairy, no grains, very few fruits-- and by the way don't bother training for a marathon-- that you may live a long life but you may die stressing over all the things you can't eat and shouldn't do--so what's the purpose of living! I have given up a number of foods (nightshades, grains some fruits, some dairy), but his approach is if you don't follow 'all-the-guidelines' just invest in his supplements. At least with Dr Lipman and Dr Hyman's programs, I can still enjoy the art of eating and running without the fear!!!

I have been following Dr Gundry’s Plant Paradox protocol for the past 2 years while researching health hacks to optimize my situation (Parkinson’s). Everything in this book agrees with or supports I’m experiencing and learning. I cannot be cured, but I believe my symptoms are minimized by following Dr Gundry’s suggestions. And I’m positive that many disease factors we describe as normal for the aged could be postponed or avoided. This work has helped me live a better life.

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"Dick Meadows' iconic status begins with his exploits in MACV-SOG and on the Son Tay Raid in Vietnam. This book documents his singular status in the Special Operations community and is a welcome contribution to the literature of the history of Army Special Operations."―Kenneth Finlayson, Ph.D., Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)""A great read about a great American warrior, The Quiet Professional captures the essence of this humble but extraordinary Special Forces legend, Major Dick Meadows. From the back alleys of Tehran to the jungles of the Ho Chi Minh Trail and the terror-stricken villages of Peru, this Green Beret set the standard that we all aspired to achieve but rarely met."―Major John L. Plaster, USA (Ret.), author of SOG: The Secret Wars of America's Commanders in Vietnam""Alan Hoe has written another very good book about an unforgettable man and SF soldier who our founder would have approved of and liked. He presents the reader with a rounded portrait of an exceptional officer who found his true metier in service with SF in testing times, a modest man of honour who was contect to be 'The Quiet Professional'. . . His book uncovers the very essence of Dick Meadows, for he is writing with clarity about a close friend, never an easy task for a biographer." ― Mars & Minerva""A book about one of the greatest legends in the world of U.S. Army special forces, Major Richard Meadows"―Military Heritage"―Military"This is a well written biography of the extraordinary life of a complex man. It should be on the suggested reading list of the Chief of Staff of the Army for Army leaders at every level and should be found in every soldier's professional library."―Army""This book provides insight into the military career of one of the most courageous soldiers of modern times, and examines the operations of the Special Forces in the Korean and Vietnam wars in addition to hostage crises through the 1980s."―Tucson Citizen"""There is very little public knowledge of how special-operations forces carry out their work or of the half-century effort to develop a joint doctrine of special-operations tactics and techniques. It is an important story, and few men loom as large in it as Maj. Richard J. Meadows."―Wall Street Journal""Every Special Forces soldier should be handed a copy upon becoming an "A-Team" member and told, "This is what it's all about."―Military

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Major Alan Hoe (ret.) served in the British Army Special Forces and is the author of several books, including Terrorism: Threat and Response and David Stirling: The Authorized Biography of the Creator of the SAS.

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Series: American Warrior Series

Paperback: 288 pages

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky; Reprint edition (August 30, 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0813144515

ISBN-13: 978-0813144511

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A common nickname for the United States Army Special Forces is "The Quiet Professionals." They earned this moniker through being completely dedicated to the task at hand and completing their missions without expectations of fanfare. For the most part, despite the age of mass media and a time where special operations forces (especially Navy SEALs) enjoy fanfare due to their role at the forefront of the Global War on Terrorism, this nickname has continued to apply to the Special Forces.Those who have studied the history of Army special operations, as I have, are familiar with the name Dick Meadows. His name arises at several key moments throughout the Cold War. In the book THE QUIET PROFESSIONAL, retired 22nd SAS Major Alan Hoe, a compatriot of Meadows's, details exactly how Meadows was molded as a man and a warrior, as well as the impact and legacy that he left in his wake.Like so many who enter the special operations field, Meadows grew up a child of adversity, living in abject poverty and growing up functionally illiterate. At the age of 15, Meadows falsified his age to enlist in the United States Army. Five years later, he was the youngest Master Sergeant (E-8) in the history of the US Army. Three years after that, Meadows had become one of the first Special Forces soldiers, and wholly dedicated himself to his craft.Meadows's list of accomplishments include:-being one of the first two Americans to complete the famed 22nd SAS Selection and Training Course-being one of the first to bring freefall parachuting to the special operations toolbox-being the man responsible for providing evidence of North Vietnamese Army presence on the Ho Chi Minh Trail-being the first man to earn a battlefield commission in the Vietnam War (from MSG directly to CPT)-being one of the principal planners and team leaders for Operation: IVORY COAST (the Song Tay Raid)-being one of the key trainers in the formation of the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force)-infiltrating Iran head of Delta Force, with little tradecraft training, to prep the battlespace, and exfiltrating the country in the wake of the mission's failure-establishing a major and respectable security industry during a turbulent time in PeruThrough Meadows's own words, as well as the words of his friends and those who chewed the same dirt as he, Major Hoe not only paints the impact that Meadows had on the modern United States Army, but his impact on both American and British special operations and on the nation of Peru. We also see first-hand that Meadows is a man with immense love for his nation, for his comrades, and for his family, a man that led from the front at all times.Major Hoe also does a remarkable job of refuting Meadows's regret that "I've not done anything significant." It would be enough to point out Meadows's history, or to highlight that he fought in two wars, or that he is a recipient of:-Distinguished Service Cross-two Silver Stars-a Bronze Star with V Device-the Legion of Merit-Combat Infantryman Badge-Ranger TabMajor Hoe does not stop there. Both through his own words, and the words of those who had served alongside Major Meadows, Major Hoe display how an impoverished teenager grew to be one of the most charismatic and critical components of the Special Forces.To recommend this book to students of special operations history is insufficient. Every red-blooded American looking to learn more about a national hero should read THE QUIET PROFESSIONAL. It is a profound read that will make anyone with a drop of patriotism in their blood take a step back in quiet reflection, express gratitude to have such men as Richard J. Meadows as predecessors in the defense of American freedom, and hope that those present and future can strive to walk in his footsteps.Major Dick Meadows established the standard of quiet professionalism, and every word in THE QUIET PROFESSIONAL hammers that point home. It is a read worth every single minute.

After reading the story of one of the most honorable people that ever served this country, I am simply awestruck. Someone who came from such meager beginnings to have accomplished all Richard did in his life is nothing short of amazing. He came across as someone who made every effort to raise those around him up to his level not beat them down by shame or abuse. When you read the book there is little wonder that those he lead would follow him through the gates of hell with a teaspoon of water to fight with. I have worked with & served under a good amount of people none of which met his pinnacle of honor & devotion. Here is a man who was not a glory hound or a narcisist, instead he was extremely humble & only wished he could have done more for his people & country. Everyone should attempt to immulate his leadership style & put there ego in the closet. He was truly a one of a kind.

An amazing account of s true legendary American hero who was truly a quiet professional. A "must" read for anyone thinking of joining Special Forces or Army Rangers, & those studying the psychology of leadership. A vital history of Special Forces & Delta roots of foundation & dedication to mission, duty, honor and country.

WOW!! I read this book in one day, couldn't put it down. I've read about Richard Meadows in bits and pieces in other books about SF but now I know why he has a statue @ Ft Bragg. He was the perfect SF warrior. He set the example for generations of elite soldiers and for us mere mortals. He was a soldier and man of whom when the misson was too hard, commanders thought of him for success. That alone is worthy of an american hero! His word was all that was needed to silence questions. What a legacy! The human side is not forgotten with the paragraphs on his relationships with his family. One thing is a puzzle, why wasn't he an instructor @ Phase @ Bragg? Robert Howard did the Ranger and SF instructor tours. Only fault, the editing needed some work, the picture of Meadows, Sydnor and Simons has the wrong face to the wrong name! This man is the 1% of soldiers that should be emulated!!

Although I was in Special Forces in Viet Nam when Meadows was there, I have never heard about him. His name came up when I was ordering a book about the formation of Delta Force.What an amazing story about a true hero. Even though he only had a 9th grade education, he was obviously a very smart, driven individual with extremely high standards. He influenced several young officers who went on to wear 4 stars, command Special Ops.Recommend this well-written book. You'll enjoy it.

I don't know where to start in describing how much this book should be on every shelf of anyone who has the slightest interest of anything to do with military history! I'll guarantee that once you start reading this book, you'll have a hard time putting it down! In fact, you'll start to slow down reading it when you realize that you are nearing the end, Why? because you will be realizing that it will soon be over, and you'll want it to continue for several more chapters! Dick Meadows is one of a kind. If only America had more men like him, both on the battlefield(s) and in Washington, We would be in so much better shape as a nation!

There is no doubt that Richard Meadows is a true American hero. I had read about him when I read John Plaster's books about SOG, and the exploits of those amazing men. I would have liked a more in-depth view into Meadows Vietnam exploits, his techniques used to survive in that environment, and how he felt the way the war was run. Not as complete as I would have liked. I didn't know about his post Vietnam exploits in Iran and South America and it only confirmed he was an amazing man. If you are a student of the Vietnam War, it gives you some background about the clandestine operations of that war and its heroes.

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