Patriot, Prisoner, Survivor: An American Family at War is CDR James Bedingers first-hand account of his life, and in particular, his service and imprisonment in Laos during the Vietnam War. CDR Bedinger recounts a tale of heroism, endurance, and the shared struggle in the fight for freedom, paralleled with the Bedinger familys decorated history of service to the United States. From a fresh-faced recruit to a decorated veteran, CDR Bedingers story ties living history to the greater narrative of American history. Patriot, Prisoner, Survivor serves as a reminder of the impact an individual can have on the very course of history.