Living Proof : The Exciting Story of Vietnam Hero Lt. Clebe McClary

by clebe mcclary with diane barker, Diane Barker

The exciting story of Vietnam Hero Lt. Clee Mcclary. "An enemy soldier hovered right above me. I got off the first shot. He lurched forward, plunging into the pit with me. A satchel charge in his hand exploded, hurling both of us through the air like limp rag dolls."

Genres: Biography, Religion, Autobiography, Military Fiction

150 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Yibbie · Rating 2 out of 5]

The salvation story is amazing. It’s the story of a self-righteous man humbling himself and finding true peace with God.
Clebe grew up on an old plantation in the pre-civil rights era south. His family was there for generations. There are interactions that would not be get this book canceled in today’s culture, but it is history. He doesn’t condone or romanticize the past, but he doesn’t condemn or cover it up either. It was actually a fascinating look at a bygone era. He served in Vietnam and was severely wounded there. Again, he doesn't romanticize anything but he tries to talk about the most gruesome parts of the story as delicately as possible. His story ends with the beautiful triumph that God brought out of his tragedy.
There were a few things that I can see would detract from this book becoming widely popular. I can’t say I was every confused as to the chronology, but the organization was frustrating. It starts out in the middle of a battle in Vietnam, jumps back to the time he was dating his wife and follows them till they are married, then jumps back again to his birth and follows him till he starts dating, then finally jumps back to the actions. It is also very terse. I went here did this, won this, was assigned this position, accomplished this mission, and traveled here or there. It barely hits the high points and lists many names. So it’s not the smoothest read.
I would still recommend it.

[Charlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book very much. And am extremely grateful for the sacrifices that Clebe and and others made during the Vietnam era. I was also grateful for the faithfulness that Dee demonstrated toward Clebe after he was injured and beyond. I think most of all I appreciated the McClary's testimony of God's grace in saving them and their desire to serve Him! If I were to mention any criticisms they would be: 1. The telling of the story came across a bit like boasting. 2. This is no fault of the McClarys, but I am also very cautious about putting new believers in the spotlight before they have had a chance to mature in Christ. Overall, a very good book.

[Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Living proof is a fantastic story that shows the hardships and the trouble that our service men and women go through every day, and it shows just that you don’t need to just be physically brave but mentally brave as well. The intense description of the very moments Clebe was in almost made it feel as if you were there next to him in the heat of battle and being able to see exactly what he had to go through and what many other brave service members never got recognition for.

[Michael Wiggins · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is Marine Lt. Clebe McClary's account of his war in Vietnam and the changed, blessed life that followed. This copy I have is autographed by the Lt. for my wife's great aunt, Katherine Moss. McCrary is a South Carolina native and was an exemplar of military performance and devotion to duty. After nearly losing his life on an ill-fated patrol, he has many more challenge to face during his road to recovery. Then, he finds his mission as a soldier in the Lord's Army.

[Jessica Lipman goodwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

True life story of an American Soldier, If you like this read Commitment to Love, told from his wife's POV.