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In Love and War

The Story of a Family's Ordeal and Sacrifice During the Vietnam Years

Book • 1984

Sybil Stockdale

James Stockdale

In Love and War is a compelling memoir co-authored by James B. Stockdale and his wife Sybil.

The book recounts James' harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam and Sybil's courageous efforts to raise awareness about the plight of American POWs.

The narrative alternates between James' time in captivity and Sybil's battles with bureaucracy and her role in founding the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia.

Mentioned by

Admiral James Stavridis

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by

Jim Collins

as a book he read.

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Mentioned by

Jim Collins

as a book about his experiences as a prisoner of war.

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Mentioned by

Guy Raz

as a source of inspiration for the Stockdale Paradox concept in

Jim Collins

' book.

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Mentioned by

Joe Byerly

as a book covering Stockdale's time in captivity.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of his resilience and experiences in a prisoner of war camp.

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Recommended by

Admiral James Stavridis

as a book exploring human relationships under extreme stress.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book co-authored by James Stockdale and his wife, detailing their experiences during the Vietnam War.

The Incredible Stoicism of James Stockdale: Prisoner At War

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in comparison to Ulysses S. Grant.

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Recommended by

Ben Greenfield

; his wife read it as part of a women's group.

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Mentioned by

Alex Clark

as one of Alex Preston's books.

Survival and Hope in New York City, with Andrea Elliott

Mentioned by Conor Boyle as one of Alex Preston's books.

The Mercenary River, with Nick Higham

Mentioned by

Brad Geary

in the context of Sybil Stockdale's advocacy for POWs in Vietnam.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book written by Admiral James Stockdale and his wife, Sybil Stockdale, about their experiences during the Vietnam War.

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