Hitchhike

During his hitchhike from Indiana to India in 1972, Mark Paul Smith, an Air Force Officer, became a conscientious objector after realizing that communism was not the real enemy. He met people from North Vietnam who showed him the true enemy was the U.S. war machine, and his faith in the United States was restored when he sued the government and won his case in federal court.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2020
Publisher: Boutique of Quality Books

Mark Paul Smith's remarkable journey from Indiana to India in 1972 transformed him from an Air Force Officer to a conscientious objector. His daring adventure traversed the Iron Curtain, leading him to work on a collective farm in Hungary. However, his encounter with the realities of communism revealed that the true adversary was not communism itself, but rather the U.S. war machine. During his travels, Smith had the privilege of meeting individuals from North Vietnam, who enlightened him about the true nature of the enemy. Despite the prevailing popularity of being an American in those times, Smith encountered the kindness and support of people from all corners of the globe, who extended their assistance when he faced financial difficulties. The arduous path to his decision-making process taught him that people worldwide yearn for peace, rather than war. His unwavering faith in the United States of America was revitalized when he successfully sued the government and won his case in federal court. This remarkable journey not only broadened his perspective but also reaffirmed his belief in the power of justice and the pursuit of a more harmonious world.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781945448768