Stephen J. Spencer

Hi Raf, a little late, but thanks for the note! Congratulations on your adopted little girl! Steve

Good afternoon, Grease Spotters! I posted this in the Open Forum before discovering you had a special forum for books, etc. I've written and published a book on an experience I had during the Vietnam War, previously to my getting caught up in TWI. I hadn't spoken of it for more than fifty years until my wife finally talked me into giving up the story. There was a podcast made of it in True War Stories: Mission Report, called "The War Bride", and I finally wrote up the story in a book that I called, "The Great Goodbye". The podcasts are now available on all major podcast networks, including Spotify, and the book is available on Amazon, arnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and most online retailers. It should be in retail stores soon based on a project in the works. Attached are the links to this story: Podcasts: https://www.voyagemedia.fm/show/true-war-stories-mission-report-1/show-2/ Behind The Scenes with Lucas Till - The War Bride - True War Stories: Mission Report Star Lucas Till (CBS' MacGyver) reflects on his personal military connections, his passion for stories of heroism, and his ability to do a Boston accent, with Voyage Media's CEO Nat Mundel in a behind-the-scenes discussion about Lucas' performance in True War Stories: Mission Report, in the episode The War Bride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices www.voyagemedia.fm https://www.voyagemedia.fm/show/true-war-stories-mission-report-1/show-1/ The War Bride - True War Stories: Mission Report Stephen Spencer has never told anyone this before. During the Vietnam war, he fell in love with a Vietnamese local, and would ultimately cross enemy lines and get shot to try and be with her. True War Stories: Mission Report is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Adam Prince. This episode, The War Bride, was written and directed by ... www.voyagemedia.fm Stephen Spencer Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLjjHoYwwwI Stephen Spencer Interview - YouTube About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket © 2025 Google LLC www.youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMbqh8Ali30  Stephen Spencer Book Trailer Stephen Spencer Book Trailer www.youtube.com Press Release: https://www.pr.com/press-release/926913 Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Great-Goodbye-Stephen-J-Spencer/dp/B0CV8STWJ1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WRKKS7QEW2ME&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s8IkPxtxsW2sAJQUd9ayA_nIDTp4fWIP45LwN_tLgVElH23VAm0STVoR8-P9N6cc_Ahx9mWe3KZpUPY3AxU2CBSf8tIa24OymmZ2WBWC8RILlqbKzlZk9f6XBQOnl8tti3xljsOpuLtHCGWB8sXYC-sdOkWCxh_gDVwk_KbF1mmoVojkxZ_4QOC639poiskNj6is_ZMbhPlBbcTXLiKvKib_aZSC765oPujrIDDgyng.QVYprNAdoMBEtnW_xIjogtkkiuoqIfOmhmYl_mt-zAM&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Great+Goodbye&qid=1751809851&sprefix=the+great+goo%2Caps%2C8585&sr=8-1 Amazon.com: The Great Goodbye: 9798890618429: Spencer, Stephen J: Books Amazon.com: The Great Goodbye: 9798890618429: Spencer, Stephen J: Books www.amazon.com Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-great-goodbye-stephen-j-spencer/1144846819 The Great Goodbye by Stephen J Spencer, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Based on a true story, a young American soldier fighting in the Vietnam War meets a beautiful Vietnamese woman on his base. Their relationship develops into a full romance leading to an engagement, but the turmoil of the times and their parental opposition leads to heavy resistance. Fellow soldiers and officers attempt to talk him out of the marriage, but the two are determined to marry ... www.barnesandnoble.com Books A Million https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Great-Goodbye/Stephen-J-Spencer/9798890618429

Actually, the publicity of this story has been going n since October 2022. I didn't talk about it for more than 50 years. There was a podcast made of it, as well as a YouTube interview, and a Press Release. Here it all is: Podcasts: https://www.voyagemedia.fm/show/true-war-stories-mission-report-1/show-2/ Behind The Scenes with Lucas Till - The War Bride - True War Stories: Mission Report Star Lucas Till (CBS' MacGyver) reflects on his personal military connections, his passion for stories of heroism, and his ability to do a Boston accent, with Voyage Media's CEO Nat Mundel in a behind-the-scenes discussion about Lucas' performance in True War Stories: Mission Report, in the episode The War Bride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices www.voyagemedia.fm https://www.voyagemedia.fm/show/true-war-stories-mission-report-1/show-1/ The War Bride - True War Stories: Mission Report Stephen Spencer has never told anyone this before. During the Vietnam war, he fell in love with a Vietnamese local, and would ultimately cross enemy lines and get shot to try and be with her. True War Stories: Mission Report is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, Dan Benamor and Adam Prince. This episode, The War Bride, was written and directed by ... www.voyagemedia.fm Stephen Spencer Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLjjHoYwwwI Stephen Spencer Interview - YouTube About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket © 2025 Google LLC www.youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMbqh8Ali30  Stephen Spencer Book Trailer Stephen Spencer Book Trailer www.youtube.com Press Release: https://www.pr.com/press-release/926913 Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Great-Goodbye-Stephen-J-Spencer/dp/B0CV8STWJ1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WRKKS7QEW2ME&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s8IkPxtxsW2sAJQUd9ayA_nIDTp4fWIP45LwN_tLgVElH23VAm0STVoR8-P9N6cc_Ahx9mWe3KZpUPY3AxU2CBSf8tIa24OymmZ2WBWC8RILlqbKzlZk9f6XBQOnl8tti3xljsOpuLtHCGWB8sXYC-sdOkWCxh_gDVwk_KbF1mmoVojkxZ_4QOC639poiskNj6is_ZMbhPlBbcTXLiKvKib_aZSC765oPujrIDDgyng.QVYprNAdoMBEtnW_xIjogtkkiuoqIfOmhmYl_mt-zAM&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Great+Goodbye&qid=1751809851&sprefix=the+great+goo%2Caps%2C8585&sr=8-1 Amazon.com: The Great Goodbye: 9798890618429: Spencer, Stephen J: Books Amazon.com: The Great Goodbye: 9798890618429: Spencer, Stephen J: Books www.amazon.com Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-great-goodbye-stephen-j-spencer/1144846819 The Great Goodbye by Stephen J Spencer, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Based on a true story, a young American soldier fighting in the Vietnam War meets a beautiful Vietnamese woman on his base. Their relationship develops into a full romance leading to an engagement, but the turmoil of the times and their parental opposition leads to heavy resistance. Fellow soldiers and officers attempt to talk him out of the marriage, but the two are determined to marry ... www.barnesandnoble.com Books A Million https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Great-Goodbye/Stephen-J-Spencer/9798890618429

Thanks Waysider!

Yup. There is paperback, e-book, and Audiobook for this. Thanks for ordering oldiesman!

Just to let my old friends know, I have written a book about an experience I had in the Vietnam War more than fifty years ago, before I was caught up in the Way. I'll post the link to Amazon and post more about it later. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV8STWJ1/?bestFormat=true&k=the great goodbye&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_k1_1_17_de&crid=28WK129VTF6FS&sprefix=The Great Goodbye There's more I'll post. It may be enjoyable reading. God Bless All Greasepotters... Steve Spencer

Hi Charlene, I hope that the bloggers here at Greasespot are aware of your book Undertow and your other book From Porch to the Page. I've read both of these awesome collections. Steve

Raf, Is that really you writing your story for us in December 2021? I've been gone from Grease Spot for about twelve years or so, formally known as "Eagle". I just post my own name now. How's the newspaper doing? Very, very sorry to hear of your divorce. Honestly, I hope all is well with you and your family.

I felt horrible about losing John. Lots of great moments. BTW, I just re-signed into the Grease Spot Cafe after about twelve years out. I was Eagle in my older posts. Just giving my name now.