Reflections on Captivity

On October 17, 1965, Navy LTJG?Porter?Halyburton?was shot down over North Vietnam on his 76th mission and listed as killed in action. One-and-a-half years later he was found to be alive and a prisoner of war.?Halyburton?was held captive?for more?than?seven?years.?Reflections on Captivity, is a?collection of?fifty?short stories about?this young?naval?officer's?experiences as a POW in North Vietnam.? This book?recounts?difficult?times but?focuses?more on the?positive aspects--the humor, creativity, friendships, courage, and leadership of an amazing group of Americans and how they helped each other survive and even thrive. These?vignettes?demonstrate how the human mind, body,?and spirit can adapt and find meaning in life in the most challenging circumstances. There are powerful lessons learned from this complex experience that continue to guide the author's life to this day.? Despite hardship, suffering, and long separation,?Halyburton strongly?believes one's?quality of life is determined more by choices made than by circumstances, and the?most liberating choice we can make is to forgive.?Reflections on Captivity?furthers?the reader's understanding about the nature of captivity, race relations, human relations, aspects of the air war against North Vietnam, and?highlights?the importance of leadership, ethics, and devotion to?duty in difficult times.