A Sphinx

The Memories of a Reluctant Spy in Vietnam

Nonfiction, History, Military, Veterans, Vietnam War, Asian
Cover of the book A Sphinx by John G. Burdick, iUniverse
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John G. Burdick ISBN: 9780595617821
Publisher: iUniverse Publication: October 13, 2008
Imprint: iUniverse Language: English
Author: John G. Burdick
ISBN: 9780595617821
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication: October 13, 2008
Imprint: iUniverse
Language: English

When John Burdick received his orders to ship to Vietnam in 1967, he was certain his life was over. His goal was to return to the United States alive and on his feet no matter what it took. He had been recruited by the military to become an intelligence agent, and for a college graduate student from California, it sounded intriguing. But serving in Vietnam would require all of his skills to stay alive.

Dressed as a civilian and with little formal training, Burdick learned quickly and executed missions effectively. He fulfilled several purposes in Vietnam-from infiltrating the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army command infrastructure to searching for American prisoners of war. The war hit hard. The deaths of all the young men haunted him. He could trust no one, including the military establishment who tried to squash each success the intelligence personnel achieved.

In A Sphinx, author John Burdick recounts a powerful and emotional narrative following his duty in the Vietnam War in the 1960s. It uncovers behind-the-scenes footage of a military intelligence agent and his quest to help more American soldiers come home alive.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

When John Burdick received his orders to ship to Vietnam in 1967, he was certain his life was over. His goal was to return to the United States alive and on his feet no matter what it took. He had been recruited by the military to become an intelligence agent, and for a college graduate student from California, it sounded intriguing. But serving in Vietnam would require all of his skills to stay alive.

Dressed as a civilian and with little formal training, Burdick learned quickly and executed missions effectively. He fulfilled several purposes in Vietnam-from infiltrating the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army command infrastructure to searching for American prisoners of war. The war hit hard. The deaths of all the young men haunted him. He could trust no one, including the military establishment who tried to squash each success the intelligence personnel achieved.

In A Sphinx, author John Burdick recounts a powerful and emotional narrative following his duty in the Vietnam War in the 1960s. It uncovers behind-the-scenes footage of a military intelligence agent and his quest to help more American soldiers come home alive.

More books from iUniverse

Cover of the book An American Professor in Italy by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book Chronicles of a Starchaser by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book Dream, Baby, Dream by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book The Dark of Time by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book The Chastened Heart by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book Five Paths by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book The Heartland Experiment by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book Short Trips by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book The Real Reason Women Can’T Find a Good Man by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book The Heavenly Way by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book The Unconventional Lady by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book Horses and Helicopters by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book The Bull, the Bear and the Planets by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book Knowing Me by John G. Burdick
Cover of the book Caged Spirits by John G. Burdick
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy