They Called Me Doc

Treating Wounded Marines Wasn't Just a Job, It Was a Passion

De: Larry C. Miller

Narrado por: Brian Avers

Winner of Military Writers Society Award.

I have waited for over 45 years to tell this story, initially because I just wanted to forget the war and get on with making a living and raising a family. The other reason is that, 45 years ago, the American fighting man was not held in very high esteem. No one was ready to hear anything good about the Vietnam War or about the men who fought and died there.

This book is less about me and more about the sacrifice, incredible hardships, and heroic actions displayed by the Marine grunts that I had the privilege to treat during battles on the demilitarized zone. It's about time you heard the truth about their story.

©2016 Larry C. Miller (P)2019 Larry Curtis Miller

Great book

Thank you you for your service the book made me feel like I was there next to you 🇺🇸🙏🏼

A must read for man or woman to understand what our brave Marines went through for our freedom

As a young woman I could never imagine what it was like for the Marines that served our country in the Vietnam War. But after listening to this beautifully written novel, I can now feel a little closer to what some of those experiences looked like. This is the real story of a Navy Corpsman serving with the marines in a Vietnam tour. Larry’s story is so engaging that he will have you laughing one minute and completely sobbing the next. This is an enormously touching story of war, friendships, and family that is appropriate for readers of all ages. Brian Avers does an exceptional job at telling this emotional story. Not once did I feel like I was listening to audio book in my car. Instead Brian made me feel as though I were on the battle ground right there observing. For not having ever served, I will never fully understand what these young Marines went through. For both the ones that paid the ultimate price and for our vets still here with us today, I thank you for your service and will forever be grateful. And to the #1 Vet in my life, OOH-RAH, Dad. I am so proud of you.

Fantastic Book

I’m a big fan of military non-fiction books. This one happens to be the second Vietnam era book I’ve listened to, as well as my 29th military non-fiction book overall.

Out of all of the books I’ve listened to this one was unique. The words written here by Mr. Miller will stick with me forever. This has become my hands down favorite title that I’ve ever listened to or read.

Breathtaking!

I believe that this book should be in all the high schools for the students to realize how lucky and how brave all these young men and women who sacrificed their time and some their lives for our freedom. This book puts you into the situation of the war and how Larry dealt with taking care of these brave young soldiers. It is a book that is hard to put down. I always had respect for our soldiers and medics but even more so now.

A poignant and moving tale of leadership

Larry C. Miller shares his coming of age journey on the front lines of Vietnam as a corpsman during the wars most tumultuous period. With humor, horror and resolve his story takes the reader through the trenches of Vietnam as only one who lived through it can. Brian Avers dramatic narrative brings his story to life!