Review of Flight Quack

[Mutai Marshal]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Flight Quack" by Alan S. Levin, M.D, J.D. and J.B. Gentry.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Wars bear devastating effects on the people directly or indirectly involved. Amid the catastrophic outcomes of war, some people stand to benefit. Flight Quack by Alan S. Levin recounts his true story during the Vietnam War as a flight surgeon and how he became a CIA assassin.

Levin was born in 1938 to Rebecca and John. His family served in the military and struggled during the Depression. Levin was broke when pursuing medicine but was eventually recruited into the US Navy. He talks about his learning experience in flying and the classification of candidates. The biggest shocker came when he was informed that he would be joining the Marines to fight in Vietnam.

While serving in the war, Levin was part of the Medevac operation, where he worked with corpsmen to attend to emergency cases. He witnessed the devastating aftermath of war, as he saw soldiers bleed to death in his hands and others mutilated and maimed. This took a toll on him because he lost many friends to the war. But did the government desire to win the war?

As I read the book, I could almost smell the stench of sweat and gunpowder and hear the cacophony of fear in the soldiers' voices. I was terrified by the lengths our survival instincts can drive us to. Levin was a young man filled with warmth and hope before he went to war. But in a short time, he lost significant weight and a part of himself. His colleagues first called him "Killer Quack," but he eventually earned the nickname "Flight Quack."

The inefficiency of the M-16 rifle caused significant collateral damage in the Vietnam War. This was because it often jammed, leading to multiple deaths. The phasing out of the M-14 rifle, which was a more reliable weapon, was a decision that benefited some powerful individuals but put American soldiers at risk. I was left wondering how the government could be so blind to the plight of its citizens. The most eye-opening part of the war was learning about the CIA's covert operations; I pitied the Vietnamese people, who were killed or displaced because of these operations.

Flight Quack was a thought-provoking and moving read. I gained a new perspective on the Vietnam War, and I felt Alan Levin's pain as he relived the trauma of those events. However, I was also inspired by his contributions to the medical field. As a biology student, I was particularly interested in learning about his and his wife's work on cancer research and T-cells.

If you are interested in learning more about the Vietnam War, I recommend reading the book Flight Quack by Alan Levin and J.B. Gentry. It is a firsthand account of the war written by a doctor who served as a flight surgeon. The book provides a detailed description of the events of the war, including the violence and gore. It also uses military terms and medical terminology. I rated the book 5 out of 5 stars. I found it to be an informative account of the war; no negative aspects were flagged. However, I would caution readers sensitive to gore to read it with moderation.

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[RutvikPatel]

"Flight Quack" by Alan S. Levin provides a harrowing firsthand account of the Vietnam War, shedding light on the devastating impact of war on soldiers and civilians. The book is a poignant exploration of Levin's experiences as a flight surgeon and his involvement in CIA covert operations, offering readers a thought-provoking perspective on this historical period.

[patricia MGBEMENA]

Levin being part of the Medvac was really an experience but I think this book would really enlighten us a lot about some devastating things that happen during wars.