This Must Be My Brother

by LeAnn Thieman, Carol Dey

'Did you hear the news? President Ford okayed Operation Babylift. Instead of taking out 6 babies, you'll help us take home 300!' 'With that exciting announcement, all the questions about why two Midwestern homemakers would fly into a war zone were answered. Their mission at last was clear. But nothing in their pasts had prepared them for what they were about to see and experience. Saigon was falling to the Vietcong. And the lives of thousands of orphan children hung in the balance.

182 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Kirsten Grunnet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was born on a Marine Corps base during this time as my Marine dad was in charge of the Vietnamese camps & helping them find new homes in the US. It brought to light times in our history that are important. Each person makes a difference during times of challenge! I am thankful for people like LeAnn & Carol who went to a war zone to help rescue so many!

[Caleb Sommerville · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good. A harrowing short read.

[Betsy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This true story of the women who assisted with Baby Lift during the Vietnam War paints a fascinating picture of war-torn Saigon and the desperate attempt to get orphans out of the country. This book succeeds in pulling your heartstrings and illustrating the emotional chaos of this period. It's a quick, easy read and will be especially meaningful to adoptive parents. For a more in-depth historical look at this event, I would highly recommend Cherie Clark's "After Sorrow Comes Joy."

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of Operation Babylift, told by a nurse who witnessed the horrors of the fall of Saigon firsthand. LeAnn Thieman is a riveting storyteller who was on one of those planes out of Vietnam, carrying dozens of orphans to another life away from war. I recommend it highly to anyone who wishes to learn of this recent history from someone who lived it, and I guarantee you won't be able to put this book down!

[Jill Quesnoy wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good non-fiction, humanitarian story.