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Summary Note

The personal narrative of Everett Alvarez, an American POW in Vietnam, describing his ordeal and the aftermath.

General Note

Everett Alvarez, Jr., was born in Salinas, Calif., and a high school there is named after him.

Content Note

Conflict -- Reprisal -- Captivity -- Missing in action -- Isolation and starvation -- Interrogation -- In a concrete straightjacket -- Americans! -- A cell mate -- Hanoi parade -- Anguish on the home front -- Torture -- Fidel -- Easing up -- Betrayed -- Desolation -- Countdown -- Homecoming -- Reunion -- Wedding bells.