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Unshaken: Lessons on Adversity and Victory from a Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient

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You Don't Lose 'Til You Quit Trying: Lessons on Adversity and Victory from a Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient

by Sammy Lee Davis

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In 1968, at the height of the Vietnam War, a young Army medic named Roy Benavidez found himself on a perilous mission in the dense jungles of Laos. His team had been ambushed by a large force of North Vietnamese soldiers, and Benavidez was the only survivor. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Benavidez refused to give up. He fought his way through the enemy lines, rescued several wounded comrades, and ultimately saved the lives of eight men.

For his extraordinary heroism, Benavidez was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration. He is one of only a handful of living Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War.

In his new book, Unshaken, Benavidez shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity and achieving victory. He writes about the horrors of war, the challenges of returning home, and the importance of never giving up.

Unshaken is a powerful and moving memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the human spirit's ability to triumph over adversity.

What Readers Are Saying

"Unshaken is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced adversity. Roy Benavidez's story is an inspiration to us all." —General David Petraeus (Ret.)

"A powerful and moving account of one man's journey through the horrors of war and the challenges of returning home. Unshaken is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of war." —Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air

"Roy Benavidez is a true American hero. His story is one of courage, resilience, and hope. Unshaken is a powerful and inspiring memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." —Marcus Luttrell, author of Lone Survivor