{"product_id":"saigon-stories-lib-9781876969042","title":"Saigon Stories (Lib)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A 'true-to-life' understanding of a time when success seemed possible...\" -Richard J. Wall, A Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere was a brief time in Vietnam, before the true American-Vietnamese war commenced, when the social and cultural influence of the French was progressively giving way to that of the newly arrived Americans.\u003c\/strong\u003e It was a time of relative peace, albeit interrupted by spasms of guerrilla warfare, amidst increasing political upheaval, and social change...and a time that produced humor, romance, and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere was such a time, however brief, and herein are just such tales!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ede Francia, James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mr. De Francia is an executive and shareholder of a national real estate development company engaged in residential, commercial, and resort projects. Prior to his private sector experience, Mr. De Francia served as a decorated officer in the U.S. Navy. Posts included Headquarters Support Activity, Saigon; Aide to the commanding Rear Admiral NSC San Diego; Office of the Chief of Naval Operations; and the U.S. Embassy, Caracas, Venezuela. He also served on several Panels and Commissions in the Pentagon, was awarded the Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, and is a retired Commander in the Naval Reserve. He is a member of The Atlantic Council and the U.S. Naval Institute, as well as The Union League Club in New York and the Army-Navy Country Club in Washington, D.C.","brand":"iBooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51998082826514,"sku":"9781876969042","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8671935e-7267-4137-855b-880d13bc3b48.jpg?v=1770138026","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/saigon-stories-lib-9781876969042","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}