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Lessons From The Hanoi Hilton: Six Characteristics of High Performance Teams

Taylor Kiland
Peter Fretwell
The Estate of Jack London, PhD
James B. Stockdale
May 19, 2025
Amazon

This book explores the extraordinary survival and leadership of American POWs during the Vietnam War. Drawing on powerful firsthand accounts, the book highlights how these men endured extreme adversity and emerged with a deeper sense of purpose, unity, and strength — key principles of Posttraumatic Growth. Their experiences offer timeless lessons in character, courage, and the capacity to grow through struggle, making this work a powerful complement to PTG training and education.