‘Reading In Good Company leaves a vivid and disconcerting impression of how the Viet Nam War smelt, felt and sounded… One of the most honest and affecting war memoirs which Australians have so far published.’
Mar Thomas, Canberra Times

‘An enthralling, accurate account of infantry soldiering in the Viet Nam era. Very readable; a must for those who have never experienced combat and a vivid reminder to all veterans.’
Major General M. P. Blake, AM, MC, former CO 5th Battalion, RAR.

‘Mateship comes alive when McKay describes the world of his platoon.’
Max Teichmann, Times on Sunday

‘A fine account of Viet Nam and of how professional soldiers fought the war. The book should be required reading for every Australian.’
Lt Col Alistair Pope, OUT Association, Viet Nam veteran.

‘McKay speaks directly and bluntly, as many infantry officers should.’
Peter Charlton, Courier Mail

‘I laughed, cried and reflected all the way through. It is a reflection of times, places, events but, more importantly, people.’
Lt Col Tony Ralph, Viet Nam veteran, Platoon Commander, 1970

‘Of books published by Australians about Viet Nam… the most realistic view of the Australian soldier.’
Sgt Danny O’Kearney, SAS trooper, Viet Nam

Donated bag of books