"Brothers Bound is a poignant, deeply moving account that stirs a mixture of sorrow for Buck's losses and awe at his resilience and capacity to impart profound life lessons derived from his harrowing experiences. The story presents an emotionally rich and transformative journey of a Vietnam vet who grapples with the psychological and physical scars of war. This story not only sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of military operations but also delves deep into the human element, exploring themes of duty, brotherhood, and the indelible mark of war on the human soul. Through the physical imagery of scars and the psychological depths of memory rooms and emotional breakdowns, the story touches on themes of survival, the enduring human spirit, and the redemptive power of love and hope. Brothers Bound is a must-read for anyone who would understand the emotional trauma of war and resilience of love." -Charles Templeton, author of Boot: A Sorta Novel of Vietnam

"Bruce Berger's novel places two American soldiers inside small cages in a brutal Vietnamese prisoner of war camp and seems to throw away all hope of rescue or escape. But that's not how the story ends, it's only the beginning. These two men will stretch the bonds of brotherhood and share a combined spiritual strength that will not allow either to give up as long as they still have life inside them. Bruce Berger has given us, in this work of human survival, a truly unforgettable love story." -Bill McCloud, author of What Should We Tell our Children About Vietnam? and The Smell of the Light: Vietnam, 1968-1969

"Brothers Bound is a short, terse, and remarkably rich, precise story of human survival. The irony of going from the Casualty Branch to Graves Registration, (both jobs few readers can imagine or have even given any thought to) is an astounding focus in itself, but then for it to morph into an epic fourteen-month prisoner of war struggle is a superb exercise in the finest imagining of what human survival can reduce to. The critic James Wood once wrote that his grandmother, nearing her death, fell into a condition of 'bewildered silence.' Closing the final pages of Brothers Bound leaves this reader in a similar condition. It's a remarkable piece of work." -Joseph Heywood, author and Air Force navigator in the Vietnam theater

"Every so often a narrative arrives that allows us to understand-in the most vivid, visceral way-how war is experienced on frozen battlefields, coral islands, or in this case, a POW camp and a desperate escape through the steaming jungles of Vietnam. Bruce Berger delivers a triumph of storytelling about war, the bonds between soldiers, and the human spirit, with a brilliant twist in the conclusion." -Mark Harris, former VP of Comms, IBM

"I thought I knew a lot about the Vietnam War, but Bruce Berger's writing brings into sharp focus the horrific world of captivity, the brotherly love of two men for one another, and their indomitable will to survive." -Don Tyler, author of Tough Guy and Other Poems

"This is a rich book of inspiration, courage, survival, and brotherhood. As a proud Vietnam veteran of the 101st Airborne Division from the year 1970, I find this to be a must-read for all." -Jim Thompson, veteran