Howard Olsen, an artilleryman in Vietnam during 1968, explores the impact of the Vietnam experience upon his moral belief system in "Issues of the Heart."

Olsen begins his memoir by describing himself as a tough, trouble-prone teenage loser. Although his lack of respect for authority lands him in trouble during boot camp and later, it is his ability to think for himself that leads to the fascinating development of his moral character.

In his early weeks in Vietnam, Olsen clings to the patriotic attitudes that the military has ingrained within him regarding the threat of communism and the need to kill gooks. But gradually, as he observes the behavior of those he encounters, he becomes aware of an inner dignity to the men he works and fights with, a dignity that is too often discounted by military regulations and those in leadership. As time progresses, he discovers this dignity--the sacred nature of humankind--within a broader group, encompassing black American and homosexual soldiers, women who prostitute themselves, and even the Viet Cong.

Olsen subjects himself to much soul-searching and suffers much as he tries to reconcile his new moral code with the job he has feeding death. On the brink of a nervous breakdown as he becomes increasingly short, his torment is unexpectedly eased when the command decides that his pacifism, in concert with the high respect that other soldiers have granted him for his high-quality and humane leadership, make him too dangerous to their mission to leave at the front.

This story is fast paced, excitting, and full of 007 style adventure. Only it a lot more hard edged than the bond series and more violent.
If Jack Novak was incharge of the drug war we would have a better chance of winning! The author and his character have a healthy, but seldom heard view point in this age of left wing, political correct, do-gooders who only bring society closer to the brink!

it probably went out of print because of the stupid title!

I have just translated this book into Japanese. It took me no less than 2 years. As is well known, the main achievement of John R. Mott is that he promoted the eccumenical movement and paved the road to WCC (World Christian Council). During my translation, I found the parts of World War I and the Russian revolution the most provocative. It cannot be said that this book is easy to read, partly because the author intended to make this book the decisive biography (a few had been written before), utilizing a great amount of material. However, this book is not only extremely valuable as a document of the Christian Ecumenism but we can get a new perspective of the history of USA and the world from the late 19th century till 1950s.

When the Joker find a magical mask that transforms the wearer into an invincible, outrageously funny character, he finds his dream come true. For Batman and the citizens of Gotham City, though, it's one long nightmare. Lieutenant Mitch Kellaway of Edge City is on hand, and he knows that things are worse than the Gotham City police know; the mask will eventually drive its wearer insane and for the Joker that's not a drive, but a put. Things are about to go from bad to worse...to worst. Hang on for the ride!

Comic books have a tradition of "crossovers," where characters from a completely different story make a surprise appearance. In some cases the results seem forced or out-of-keeping with the story. Fortunately, with this book, such is not the case. In this book, the creators succeed in making a humorous and interesting blend of the Mask character (as seen in the movie of the same title) and the Joker. Also, the other characters (Batman, Commissioner Gordon, et al.) stay in character, as the wacky Joker/Mask bounces off the walls, and wrecks general mayhem.

I got this book for my eight-year-old son, and must admit that we both loved it. The story is funny and yet gripping, and the graphics are well done. We both highly recommend this book to you.

This is a truly lovely book: beautifully produced in paper-back with quality materials (so a joy to handle), interesting and insightful commentaries written in styles that aren't bound up by artistic jargon, and a wonderful, comprehensive collection of images in colour, put in meaningful order. I highly recommend it.

My Husband gave me this book because my old signed copy by Howard Ray Carey is in threads by now and I LOVE the book SO much. For almost 20 years "Journey Into light and Joy" has spoken to me. I have read it over and over, inside out --- and upside down. The book has been "My Bible" for all those years. Every morning after awakening, I just open the book to a page which is my message for the day. I am so grateful and thankful to Howard Ray Carey for having written such pearls of wisdom.

Jasmine Tritten

This book has many Jewish tales/ They all enthralled me, without fail/ The pictures are a true delight/ They paint a special splendid sight!

The title surprised me. Never would I think of "Jubilee" when it comes to slavery. But the end of the slavery era was, indeed, a celebration. And now National Geographic has presented us with an astonishing and beautiful commemoration of the blood, sweat, tears, and toil of enslaved Africans. For a group of people who gave, literally, their labor to build the foundation of the world's greatest culture, we do indeed owe our collective thanks. National Geographic has done just that with this extraordinary book, done in collaboration with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The essays help enormously, as they give voice to the descendants of that painful era. If ever there was a must-read, Jubilee is it!

Pastor Rick Howard spells out in clear, and no uncertain terms what Christians can face in the final judgement. No, not heaven or hell, that is decided by accepting or rejecting God's grace. But our actions DO make a difference and God has spelled out exactly what we can expect. This is strictly Bible based out of a challenge Pastor Howard received about what he knew (or didn't know) about the Judgement Seat of Christ. This lead him into an intense Biblical study of the subject. The results will either scare you or encourage you. But it is a MUST read for anyone wanting to be prepared for that final encounter with God before eternal life. The good news is that you CAN be prepared!