Book review of Kill Me If You Can, You SOB

"If you want to read about a Vietnam Chopper pilot who was somewhat cynical about the war, but a courageous and skillfull pilot, who risked his life to perform for his commander and his troops, then read this book.

"This isn't just a book review, it is a testimony from me. I was there. I witnessed what he writes about. Early, most every morning, their choppers assembled, with LTC Alves, (AKA - Black Hawk) in the lead chopper often piloted by Miller. They would lift off on their mission is a Fury that the Vietcong learned to fear. I said a silent prayer for Miller, Black Hawk, the other pilots, and the grunts every day.

"My heart was heavy when some of the ships would return to the LZ hot, bringing the wounded, and body bags in. No time was wasted as they left back to the action. Time after Time. Day after Day.

"Miller was a highly decorated Warrent Officer. You must read what Black Hawk said about him. There is no doubt that Miller would have taken a bullet for his commander, and there is no doubt that Black Hawk would have taken a bullet for him.

"It was my honor and privilege to serve at LZ Betty under the protection of Miller, Alves, and each and every one of the 3/506 troopers." ~ LT Lane Rickman, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Phan Thiet Mar 68 - Mar 69

Book review of Kill Me If You Can, You SOB

"The more I read of Miller's work, the more I like it. Like HST, Miller is a born curmudgeon, cynic, and rebel. I cracked up when his commander described him as "he'll never make general but he'll get you there and back." No grunt ever had a truer, more unconditional friend.

"This memoir hit particularly close to home for me as it detailed the author's experiences as a warrant officer chopper pilot in Phan Thiet, Vietnam from May '68 to May '69. I graduated flight school in Jan '69 but ended up in Korea. This account showed me a lot of what I missed. Miller shared several photos of the Vietnam chopper pilot experience in his book. You can see more if you Google "192nd Assault Helicopter Company". I also recommend Googling "View the Wall" and searching for Arann and Thoman, Miller's comrades in the 192nd--a very moving experience.

"Our country owes the Vietnam vet more than it can ever repay. In my estimate, the greatest of them are the ones who rejected the party line but showed up for duty anyway. A tip of the hat to Bob Miller.  ~ Ejner Fulsang, West Point graduate and author of "A Knavish Piece of Work".

Book review of Kill Me If You Can, You SOB

"This book is NOT for everyone, as a matter-of-fact, with the United States suffering from an epidemic of narcissim, the audience for Kill Me If You Can, You SOB has steadily grown smaller since being published in 2007.

"The extremely few Thomas Paine types will find this book a judicious, penetrating record of the Vietnam War as experienced by an ordinary soldier. Through diary entries written over three decades ago, we get a rare and illuminating glimpse into one of America's greatest tragedies. Bob Miller's unflinching observations not only expose the harsh realities of war, but also provide a long overdue tribute to the men who fought it.

"Bob Miller served with the 192nd Assault Helicopter Company. Located Phan Thiet, Vietnam, the 192nd provided air support for the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Miller was shot down twice, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal." ~ Nancy Kilar

Book review of Kill Me If You Can, You SOB

"It's not unusual to encounter people who don't suffer fools, nor is it particularly rare to encounter people who let the 'fools' know their fools, but never in the service and never whilst on active service - in those circumstances feelings are covert! In this book Bob Miller doesn't just tell them - he brands them and he gets away with it; actually there's a hint that the so called 'fool' might just admire him.

"I couldn't put the book down - yes it may be short in terms of pages but it's long on unique material. Whilst clearly he's a gifted pilot - it's full of wartime 'Huey' flying from 'ash & trash' to the 'hot LZ', but there is an added unique element; the reader is his diary and Bob begins each story locating the reader with a few words to his diary (his personal tour memoir). Sewn into the tapestry of each story about his 365 days as a tactical Huey pilot (on and off duty) are his views & feelings about the war and new for me, the social; in the macro; the people who sent him there, the people in general (indigenous & forces), in the micro; his commanders, his pilot and air crew colleagues, his tent mates, the grunts he carried and whoever else he interacts with throughout his tour.

"There's no hypocrisy; with Bob it's black or white, what they saw is what they got; he either likes someone or he doesn't (I got the impression he'd take a bullet for a mate), there's no grey! The big stand-out for me is his fairness, honesty, professionalism, skill and coolness he consistently exhibited executing his duty - as a wartime Huey Aircraft Commander and for these reasons it distinguishes from others. In a nutshell, a fascinating and compelling read!" ~ Peter J. Boylan

Book Reviews of Kill Me If You Can, You SOB by Bob Miller