His journey continues as a refugee and ultimately, as an immigrant. A week at sea fighting hunger, thirst, heat, seasickness, waves, violent storms, sharks, Communists, pirates, ideas of cannibalism, and death.By God's grace, Viet's struggles are met by the help of good people. Escaping by boat to search for freedom and a new life. Viet - the main character of this memoir - witnesses the end of the war and experiences life under the Communist regime to follow.Viet wants the world to know his story, a war victim left behind. It brought tears, bloodshed, suffering, headache, hatred, anger, chaos, and destruction to all involved. Many books and movies depict the war, but very few are from the perspective of a witness and survivor. The war divided America, Viet Nam and many families. The Viet Nam War is part of American consciousness and remains a bewilderment for present and future generations to discern and dissect. Living for Higher Purpose: Story of a City Boy Who Survived the Viet Nam War by Living for Jesus and Others by Reverend Peter G.
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