books by James B. Stockdale

books by James B. Stockdale

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James B. Stockdale

Courage Under Fire: Testing Epictetus's Doctrines in a Laboratory of Human Behavior (Hoover Essays, No. 6)

James B. Stockdale

Hoover Institution Press, 1993

Putting stoic theory to the test
I understand that the reviews are all over the place, you need to know what you are getting. If you are looking for an essay of surviving in the world of Epictetus this is IT, as I was looking for more reading by Stockdale, I was really moved by the "Thoughts of a ...

A Vietnam Experience: Ten Years of Reflection (Publication Series: No. 315)

James B. Stockdale

Hoover Institution Press, 1984

A remarkable book by a remarkable man
It is an honor to review this book. Vice admiral Stockdale reflects on his personal experience as senior officer in a POW camp in Vietnam during 8 years. This is one of the most remarkable example of human fortitude I have ever heard of told by a man of supreme ...

Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot (Hoover Institution Press Publication, No 431)

James B. Stockdale

Hoover Inst Pr, 1995

Put on your short list of books to live by
Stockdale mixes philosophy with his hard-earned wisdom as a POW in this incredible, honest inspiring book. Better than 99% of all self-help books. Read it, live it.