Everyday life and war experiences fit together about as well as guns and poetry—a combination that author Howard L Hibbard makes feel almost natural in his Vietnam War novel, the Curse of the Coloring Book. The truth of real experience is neither picture-book enticement nor text-book knowledge but somewhere in between—somewhere the author has clearly [...]
In the New York Times, International section, Page 12, article: “In a Recaptured District Gains for Afghan Troops,” (https://www.nytimes.com/topic/destination/afghanistan) examines the recapture of a district controlled by the Taliban. It is suggested that younger leaders are standing up against the Taliban. So after over 17 years of war: 1. The U.S. backed government controls less [...]
The link to one of my best,short, radio interviews is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghs6kzLo0MQ. Check it out. And be sure to check out the Amazon reviews and pick up a copy of "Curse of the Coloring Book" for a fast summer read. If you have any comments or what could be an improvement, leave a comment.
In last Sunday’s New York Times, page 7, article: “The Empty Promises of Suicide Prevention,” (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/26/opinion/sunday/suicide-prevention.html) via howardlhibbard.com. examines the conundrum of suicide. The range of emotions triggering a suicide span from those planning the event for years to those who act impulsively. My brother, who was sexually molested by my stepfather, planned his suicide [...]
Check out this review from Amazon if you are looking for a different summer novel: Howard L. Hibbard, a Viet Nam combat veteran has chosen to relive his experiences through the eyes of his fictional protagonist, Herald Lloyd, in “Curse of the Coloring Book – A Novel Inspired by a True Story.” Hibbard masterfully incorporates [...]
In the San Francisco Chronicle, Sunday, April 22, 2019, World section, page A-4, article: "Dozens killed in militant attacks," (https://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Militant-attacks-on-Syrian-forces-kill-dozens-13782867.php) examines how ISIS/al Qaeda has mounted attacks on Syrian Government forces killing nearly 50 soldiers. To put this in perspective, Iraq's Saddam Hussein was a Moslem Sunni and exploited the Iraq Shiite Moslem's for many [...]
In the Sunday, April 14th, New York Times (and San Francisco Chronicle International,section one paragraph) page 13, International section article: "Taliban Begin Offensive Despite Talks," (https://www.voanews.com/a/us-taliban-signal-afghan-peace-talks-intact-despite-offensive-/4876183.html) examines how the Taliban are beginning their spring offensive, while still participating in peace talks, only with the U.S. The Taliban are refusing to participate with the U.S. backed [...]
In the Sunday, New York Times article, International section, page 10, “Afghanistan’s National Security Chief is Left on the Sidelines in His Own War.” (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/30/world/asia/afghanistan-hamdullah-mohib-zalmay-khalilzad.) examines how the United States and Taliban are continuing to negotiate peace, without including the U.S. backed government, which the Taliban considers a puppet state, which it is. So, after [...]
Every two years, my Vietnam combat platoon from the 2nd of the 27th Infantry Wolfhounds, 25th Infantry Division, has a reunion. This past year, Big John, a sergeant in my platoon, and organizer of the reunions, has been interviewing surviving members of the platoon from Vietnam 1969-1970 era. The web site is: (http://wolfhounds2nd27th.org/wolfhounds-forever-interviews). Check out [...]
I was a combat platoon leader in Vietnam with two Bronze Stars, one for valor in ground combat, and diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in 2011. How Hollywood depicts returning combat veterans is helpful for a civilian to understand the psychological effects of combat on the human mind. My movie choices are: 1. [...]
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April, 2018 – Meet the PTSD Chef
Jan 2017 – Midwest Book Review, Reviewer’s Book Watch
Dec 8, 2017 – Grandma’s Ideas, Review Curse of the Coloring Book
Dec 3, 2017 – Veterans Today News, Review of Curse of the Coloring Book
Nov 20, 2017 – Jim Blasingame Radio Show, The truth and evolution of post traumatic shock syndrome
Nov 20, 2017 – Jim Blasingame Radio Show, 20 Vets a Day
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