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</html>";s:4:"text";s:31404:"Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. His wife stood by him even in all sorts turmoil. Chickenhawk: Back in the World - Life After Vietnam, Previous page of related Sponsored Products. I first read Chickenhawk years ago. He is a talented writer and does a very good job of describing his travels, ventures, struggles and victories. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers Chickenhawk: Back In The World Sampler 3 concern for WOCs. It was very interesting. Definately not as good as the first.         May 1st 1994 Never was there a more aptly named person. Chickenhawk: Back in the World is a moving, no-holds-barred post-Vietnam memoir that reveals the war's shattering legacy in the heart and mind of a returning vet. Amazing portrait of Mason's life with PTSD. Excellent book. Structure and Story [edit | edit source] There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Chickenhawk left me, 10 years earlier, on a cliff hanger wondering what happened to Robert Mason after coming home from Vietnam and this book didn't disappoint. I have not been able to find the book Chickenhawk and now I definitely want to find a copy and read it. Hard to relate to. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Download one of our FREE Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on all your devices. The author shared how the experience affected his relationship with his wife. I was very impressed with the author's descriptions of the prison camp where he did his time; it was almost exactly the same kind of prison as one of the places I was incarcerated and Mason does a superb job of capturing the look and feel of it. 187 Ratings. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the fact that it comes right up to 1990 highlights the imp. Our thoughts on why military services are sent to war however are equally cynical. There is a lot in it as well. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Perhaps the first one is better. In 'Chickenhawk', Robert Mason gives us a devastating bird's eye-view of that war in all its horror, as he experiences the accelerating terror, the increasingly desperate courage of a man 'acting out the role of a hero long after he realises that the conduct of the war is insane'. Hard to find empathy for him the way he tells his story. Mason has subsequently published two novels, Solo and Weapon, as well as a second memoir, Chickenhawk: Back in the World. You don’t want it to end. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2020. He nails every facet of that existence, with humor and humanity. When Robert Mason's first book was published in 1983, it was hailed as one of the finest personal evocations of Vietnam ever to appear in print. Chickenawk: Back in the World is a moving, no-holds-barred post-Vietnam memoir that reveals the war's shattering legacy in the heart and mind of a returning vet. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. A gutsy story that will keep you engrossed to the last page. This was very superficial feeling. This book shows how much unrecognised trauma many vets came home too and their difficulty in readjusting to society. Be the first to ask a question about Chickenhawk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mason was released on May 17, 1985. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 June 2020. This was the beginning of a long journey through my war. This was the sequel to Chickenhawkthat many readers had requested. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? I'm sure readjustment was difficult but he doesn't really address it the internal, just the ext. When Robert Mason's first book was published in 1983, it was hailed as one of the finest personal evocations of Vietnam ever to appear in print. The thing I took from it the most is that the real "star" of the book was Bob's wife, Patience. To see what your friends thought of this book, Chickenhawk: Back in the World Again: Life After Vietnam. Related with Back In The World Chickenhawks Life After Vietnam: geometry from euclid to knots Chickenhawk-Robert Mason 2005-03-29 A true, bestselling story from the battlefield that faithfully portrays the horror, the madness, and the trauma of the Vietnam War More than half a million copies of Chickenhawk have After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Chickenhawk: Back in the World - Life After Vietnam Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. "Back In The World" is a great sequel. But not even Mason's splendid debut will prepare you for the authority of Chickenhawk: Back in the World, his harrowing quest to find "the most significant thing I lost in that war—peace. Back in the World is actually a faster read and it takes many turns: suffering from PTSD, infidelity of the worst kind, and a fascinating attempt out of poverty by sailing to and from Colombia transporting drugs. Follow-up to _Chickenhawk_ covers his post-Vietnam struggles with PTSD and civilian life. Some of them boys messed their trousers. It was 10:10 when I finally dropped this book on the floor beside my bed and turned out the light with a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat. When Robert Mason's first book was published in 1983, it was hailed as one of the finest personal evocations of Vietnam ever to appear in print. Well written account of another needless war (Hindsight is a wonderful thing!). I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the fact that it comes right up to 1990 highlights the impact this war still has on those who did the fighting. Perhaps the first one is better. 'Chickenhawk back in the world',takes you on a journey over several decades of one mans life,Bob Mason, the author.To fully understand the subtle depth of the book,you must first read 'Chickenhawk'which leaves you wanting to know more,Mason dangles the future ahead of him,Back in the world, shows you what it was like.Mason draws you into his very being,and you are able understand his … A true, bestselling story from the battlefield that faithfully portrays the horror, the madness, and the trauma of the Vietnam War More than half a million copies of Chickenhawk have been sold since it was first published in 1983. I read Chickenhawk and thought it was brilliant, had to read this to find out what happened in you live after Vietnam and I wasn't disappointed. Great book. I enjoyed this book about life after the Vietnam war. I liked both books. No wonder why. First rate, all the way. Find all the books, read about the author and more. I ordered Chickenhawk, but got this book instead. Buy the Paperback Book Chickenhawk Back In The World Again by Robert Mason at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. I am glad he is on the mend and thank him for sharing his experiences. Welcome back. Hard to relate to. Chickenhawk Back in the World: Life After Vietnam Hardcover – March 1 1993 by Robert Mason (Author) › Visit Amazon's Robert Mason page. Something went wrong. Cry of the Fish Eagle: A historical fiction come to life novel... Our Vietnam Wars: Vol 1: as told by 100 veterans who served, Our Vietnam Wars: Vol 4: as told by more veterans who served. Does this book contain inappropriate content? I read this after re_reading Chickenhawk, a book I enjoyed reading some 30years ago. I had to re-read Chickenhawk before I started this book having tracked it down on ebay. Whilst this book lacks the pace of Chickhawk, Mason describes the raw emotion and difficulties faced by returning Vets trying to handle the reality of peace. Feels like you're right there with the author. Follow-up to _Chickenhawk_ covers his post-Vietnam struggles with PTSD and civilian life. Refresh and try again. Here is the triumphant sequel to Robert Mason's bestselling account of his service as a chopper pilot in Vietnam. "Chickenhawk:Back in the World's" picks up exactly where Mason's first book left off. Start by marking “Chickenhawk: Back in the World Again: Life After Vietnam” as Want to Read: Error rating book. She seemed to love him unconditionally which is just as well. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Good book/read, updates his story from where the original left. Having read Chickenhawk many years ago I was fascinated to find out that Bob Mason had written an ‘after’ Chickenhawk book about his life after returning to the world. You must read Bob's first book "Chickenhawk" to fully appreciate this excellent book on post war fitting back into society. Chickenhawk is brilliant but long and takes a real commitment to read. I would recommend this to anybody who is interested in the Vietnam war era. © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Whilst this book lacks the pace of Chickhawk, Mason describes the raw emotion and difficulties faced by returning Vets trying to handle the reality of peace. The discretion of the of prison life and the stories of other inmates, his rise through the prison system and how he past his time was fascinating. I hope that their lives have levelled out a little in the years since, and they are living comfortable and content lives, they have certainly earned them. A brutally honest memoir of a rocky life after Vietnam. "Chickenhawk:Back in the World's" picks up exactly where Mason's first book left off. As the reader discovers in Mason's second installment, he descends into criminal activity and lives the life of a drug smuggler transferring his military skills to illegal gains. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. This book is more of a memoir following the tour of duty that Mr. Mason served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966. ‎Here is the triumphant sequel to Robert Mason's bestselling account of his service as a chopper pilot in Vietnam. A minute later, I switched the light back on and got up to look for some paper. Title of my Review: "From Seasoned War Vet to a Prison Cell!" Chickenhawk left me, 10 years earlier, on a cliff hanger wondering what happened to Robert Mason after coming home from Vietnam and this book didn't disappoint. In fact, Chickenhawk is still in print, a book that continues to serve as a testament for an entire generation. Chickenawk: Back in the World is a moving, no-holds-barred post-Vietnam memoir that reveals the war's shattering legacy in the heart and mind of a returning vet. Back in the World : Robert Mason : 9780140158762 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Learned about smuggling, the stupid the U.S. Justice system and some of the problems of Post Traumatic Stress. I ddint even know this book existed until recently, shame on me. In fact, Chickenhawk is still in print, a book that continues to serve as a testament for an entire generation. An excellent book, particularly if you're interested in Vietnam war era aviation or even if you just want to read about the real war stories of chopper pilot. Chickenawk: Back in the World is a moving, no-holds-barred post-Vietnam memoir that reveals the war's shattering legacy in the heart and mind of a returning vet. Briefly, Mason starts off relating that upon his return from his 1 year tour of Vietnam as a chopper pilot (Sept. 1965 to Aug. 1966) he became a helicopter instructor pilot. The book caused my husband some sleep disturbances because it was so ‘gutsy’. I have every respect for you and you did what you thought was right for you and your family, wrongly as it turned out! A true, bestselling story from the battlefield that faithfully portrays the horror, the madness, and the trauma of the Vietnam War More than half a million copies of Chickenhawk have been sold since it was first published in 1983. Please try your request again later. I had just finished my time in the army. A very personal & harrowing account of the war from Robert Mason's perspective. Still good reading and interesting. When I finished reading this one I felt like a kid drinking a soda through a straw as they slurp and slurp trying to get the very last drop. He was impressed with his tenacity. Click to read more about Chickenhawk Back in the World: Life After Vietnam by Robert Mason. I read his first book (Chickenhawk) about 30 years ago. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Lots about his life mess ups - marital affairs, drinking, financial problems - with little tie to how any of this was related to PTSD or his war experiences. The book begins with Mason's training at the Army's Primary Helicopter School at Fort Wolters, Texas. This book doesn’t just tidy up the lose ends of Chickenhawk. search results for this author. I'm sure readjustment was difficult but he doesn't really address it the internal, just the external. Half of them wouldn't make it through, and the prize for the runners-up was to be thrown Out of flight school. Want to Read. Lots about his life mess ups - marital affairs, drinking, financial problems - with little tie to how any of this was related to PTSD or his war experiences. You are very brave people. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. When I finished reading this one I felt like a kid drinking a soda through a straw as they slurp and slurp trying to get the very last dr. Robert Mason has lead an exciting life and this book tackles the story of his life after his time in Viet Nam as a Huey pilot. Readers of Chickenhawk will recall the final brief pages of the book where he skims over events since leaving the army, and this book expands this section. I am now going to read Patiences  book to see how she coped. I read his first book (Chickenhawk) about 30 years ago. External-identifier urn:oclc:record:1029275450 Extramarc OhioLINK Library Catalog Foldoutcount 0 Identifier chickenhawk00maso I meant to read the first book, about his years actually in Vietnam, but my library only had this one. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Almost as good as his Vietnam memoir, but not as harrowing and mind bending. How does a helicopter pilot coming to land feel if a VietCong guerilla has him in his AK-47 or RPG sights? To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It stands alone as a superb read. Back in the World by Robert Mason, 9780140158762, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. A bit of wollowing in self pity, BUT still a reminder of what happened to those that fought in the "unpopular" war. Excellent continuation of Chickenhawk. Chickenhawk: Back In The World -- Life After Vietnamwas published in 1993 by Viking-Penguin. As someone who has bought Chickenhawk half a dozen times and lost them due to loaning it to people who didn't return them (grrr), it was nice to hear Mr Mason's update. He is not much of a reader, hasn’t even read the book I published. : Memoirs of a Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Shockwave-An Australian Combat Helicopter Crew In Vietnam: An Australian Helicopter Crew in Vietnam, GUTS 'N GUNSHIPS: What it was Really Like to Fly Combat Helicopters in Vietnam, Low Level Hell: A Scout Pilot in the Big Red One, Semper Cool: One Marine's Fond Memories of Vietnam. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Back in the World : Chickenhawk's Life after Vietnam by Robert C. Mason (1993, Hardcover) at the best online prices at … The trials and triumphs of a Vietnam vet, revealed in a soft- spoken, sometimes even bloodless sequel to Mason's acclaimed war memoir, Chickenhawk (1983). It made him swear at the things the author had to go through. I had to re-read Chickenhawk before I started this book having tracked it down on ebay. This is an interesting reading. For me it got a bit slow at time time of his capture and arrest. I really enjoyed this book, it was great to read about Bob's life and tribulations in full after his military service had finished. They'd be sent to Vietnam as grunts, where they'd slog it out and get dirty, never mind killed. Continued by: Chickenhawk : back in the world Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2010-05-19 22:49:14 Boxid IA119316 Boxid_2 CH107201 Camera Canon 5D City New York Donor alibris Edition Repr. Synopsis. Robert Mason (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars 162 ratings. Shop now. His wife stood by him even in all sorts turmoil. Great book (but not as gripping as the first one), Robert Mason has lead an exciting life and this book tackles the story of his life after his time in Viet Nam as a Huey pilot. While he was imprisoned, Chickenhawk had become a hardcover and paperback best-seller. This was very superficial feeling. But not even Mason's splendid debut will prepare you for the authority of Chickenhawk: Back in the World, his harrowing quest to find "the most significant thing I lost in that war—peace." He couldn’t put Chickenhawk down. Chickenawk: Back in the World is a moving, no-holds-barred post-Vietnam memoir that reveals the war's shattering legacy in the heart and mind of a returning vet. I wish you and all Vietnam Vets  happy and stress free lives. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2020. Chickenhawk deals chronologically with Mason's training and his experiences in, and immediately after, Vietnam. Written By Bernie Weisz Vietnam War Historian contact: Bernwei1@aol.com. Buy Chickenhawk : Back in the World Again Reprint by Mason, Robert (ISBN: 9780140158762) from Amazon's Book Store. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Chickenhawk - Back in the World : Life after Vietnam by Robert C. Mason (1994, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! But not even Mason's splendid debut will prepare you for the authority of Chickenhawk: Back in the World, his harrowing quest to find "the most significant thing I lost in that war—peace." The depth of feelings,  transparency and naked honesty makes you wince at times, but the pages just keep turning. I identified with Bob; though our military roles, and country of service are very different. Reviewed in Australia on 16 December 2017. Robert Mason, in "Chickenhawk" takes you on a graphic month by month tour of helicopter duty starting in August, 1965 and concludes with Mason's disillusionment with a war that would ultimately claim more than 65,000 American lives. If you have not read Chickenhawk then read that before you read this book, you will not be disappointed. I found this just as enjoyable. Hence is the tie in to his second book, "Chickenhawk: Back in the World: Life After Vietnam". Echoes from the Past: A captivating historical come to life se... 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It was interesting to read about the way a soldier in VIetnam saw the Vietnam war as merely a means of political wrangling by American politicians. Hard to find empathy for him the way he tells his story. Free shipping for many products! Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to movies, TV shows, music, Kindle e-books, Twitch Prime, and more. The American law system appears to be an ass. Dirty is bad; the Vietnam combat pilot's motto was "Die clean." He is a talented writer and does a very good job of describing his travels, ventures, struggles and victories. His acceptance of his crime and that he should be punished was a breath of fresh air. I had to write down my thoughts lest I foget them in the night. Chickenawk: Back in the World is a moving, no-holds-barred post-Vietnam memoir that reveals the war's shattering legacy in the heart and mind of a returning vet. I hope the VA and the medical system treats the current combat vets much better. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2018. Chickenhawk Back in the World: Life After Vietnam by Mason, Robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.co.uk.  Excellent for anyone who wants insight into the inner war soldiers fight when they return home or who just wants to read a great story. We’d love your help. I meant to read the first book, about his years actually in Vietnam, but my library only had this one. Briefly, Mason starts off relating that upon his return from his 1 year tour of Vietnam as a chopper pilot (Sept. 1965 to Aug. 1966) he became a helicopter instructor pilot. Like its predecessor, "Chickenhawk: Back in the World" is both gripping and without stylistic decoration.          by Penguin Books. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions - starting at $32.00. Picking up again when he gets to prison. I liked both books. The book is the only way to finish the story. 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