About
LARRY CHAMBERS is a self-taught hyperactive dyslexic bestselling writer who has written 50 books published by some of the largest publishers in the world, including Random House, Ivy Books, McGraw-Hill, Times Mirror, and John Wiley and Sons. He’s a teacher, mentor, artist and entrepreneur.
A native of California, Chambers earned Bachelor of Science, and Master’s Degrees at the University of Utah; He is a member Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. He also has a degree in Sociology and has studied Screenwriting at UCLA and Creative Writing at the Iowa Writers Conference.
In 2011 he won first place in the National Veterans Creative Arts Contest and one of 13 exhibiting artists acknowledged by the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commission honoring Vietnam Veterans.
The recipient of the 2012 Ojai WordFest Award, for outstanding literary talent. He is a regular speaker at the Ojai Writers Conference.
Chambers has been working behind the scenes of some of the most successful leaders in the financial securities industry. His unique approach involves coaching members of the industry to write and place their own material. Chambers’ ghostwriting service has been responsible for attracted more than $10 billion in assets (documented) for his client’s firms.
It is a unique method of conveying a powerful story that gets articles and books published. He’s decided to share this methodology.
Chambers is a life-long learner in the fields of psychology, mythology, history, and the construction of storytelling. Larry has organically practiced a methodology for intentionally creating an environment for events of unexpected extreme impact, through the power of the written word.
Literary Accomplishments: Barron’s chose his Protect Your 401(k) as one of “Best Investment Books of 2002”. Recondo— Special Forces behind enemy lines training was a part of a group of books that was required reading for U.S. Army Rangers. Named a finalist in the 2004 Rupert Hughes Prose Writing Award. Three of his books remain specialty bestsellers and have found their way into book-of-the-month clubs.
His first feature length screenplay Cub Scout Commandos was sold to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc (MGM) (2003). His first made for television script the Deadliest School on Earth; the History Channel (2001).
In 2005 Chambers was named as a Marketing Guru by the editors at Investment Advisor.
Affiliations: He’s an advisory board member for the Journal of Retirement Planning, the Journal of Investing and Business and Economics columnist for the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Forum. Vetrepreneur (magazine for military Veterans who own a business) Contributing editor for Investment Advisor magazine; and Wealth Manager; contributing editor Financial Planning, On Wall Street, Registered Representative, and on the editorial advisory board at Pension World magazine.
Military Service: Chambers was a U.S. Army sergeant in L Co 75th Rangers, 101st Airborne Division and F Co 58th Inf LRP 1968-69.
During his combat tours in Vietnam, he was a point man on US Army Ranger team working behind enemy lines, survived a helicopter crash, enemy ambush, hit by lightning and captured an NVA officer alive. His exploits were chronicled in his two autobiographical books Recondo; LRRP in the 101st Airborne link Death in the A Shau Valley: L Company LRRPs in Vietnam, 1969-1970 Paperback link. If you want to know more about Chambers projects visit his website link.
Combat Awards; Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, two Air Medals; Combat Infantryman’s Badge; Parachute Badge; ARCOM Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Service, National Defense, Good Conduct, and Vietnam Campaign Metals. Recondo Badge & Expert Shooting Badges; Rifle, Machine Gun, Auto.
Military Training: qualified US Army paratrooper. Expert marksman metal in Automatic M-16, M-14 and Machine gun. He’s a graduate of RS-17-69; 5th Special Force Group MACV Recondo Number (1983) and Toshin Tanto Ryn.
Memberships: ARRP, Life member 101st Abn Ass. and U.S. Army Ranger Ass., Military Order of the Purple Heart , and 75th Ranger Association.
Background: He played football, basketball, track and boxing in High school and college. His first business was mowing neighbors lawns. In high school he worked at a dairy, picking fruit and mixed and delivering feed to neighboring ranches. He attended Shasta Community College, spent his summers in the Forest Service on the Mendocino and Shasta Trinity National Forests.
After his tour in Vietnam he attended the University of Utah and worked as a Special Ed coach; senior counselor at the Utah Boys Ranch (1972-73) Volunteer as an assistant for the Special Olympics. A PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) and taught skiing for the University of Utah and Park City.
His daughter Christin is a singer, song writer and realty show story line producer living in Burbank, CA, with her husband Adam. His son Logan Chambers has BS in Marine Biology and Master’s Degree in Education from UCSC and is also dyslexic. He was a California State Beach Life Guard, a science teacher, and independent film surf producer.
Rotary Club
Chambers has been elected as president of the Phnom Penh Rotary Club for 2020.
“Wow! I loved the book idea. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. I love how you intend to get your point across with the lives of the women.... just excellent. You know what's funny, is I don't necessarily look at being a woman as a disadvantage (especially in my market: divorce). However, when I was younger, and a size 4, I used to cold call city managers, mayors, etc. marketing 457 plans.... I got in the door every time. Loved it Larry, loved it. I am humbly, your #1 fan! Carol “Larry Chambers’ First Time Investor books offer real-world investment applications in an understandable way” Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul, #1 New York Times bestseller.
“I made Larry Chambers book mandatory reading for my Ranger team. I’d quiz my men about what they’d learned; to be bold, daring, tenacious, audacious, and don’t be afraid to make a decision. We went from the worst platoon in the regiment to the best platoon in six months. In training we’d get to objective so fast they had to hold us back. This book made a difference.” MSG (ret) H. "Mad Max" Mullen 75th Ranger Regiment, Ranger course instructor
“Larry - The VA group loved your book. The literary types liked the last couple of lines you wrote about the ancient Roman soldiers living away from the city for the first couple of years back. The room got quiet when they talked about that. Everyone recalled their favorite moments in your book, favorite stories, and everybody commented on the humor and detail you provided. I told them the story your story about Univ of Utah and the kind Dean. The group actually ran over 30 minutes – that’s a lot of time to stay after work for a group of people who just finished working 8-10 hour shifts.
I’m glad a bunch of VA staff (nurses, counselors, psychiatrists, admin people, computer people, etc.) got to read and talk about Recondo and its author, Larry Chambers! Richard C. Katz, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-NCD, is the Chief, Audiology and Speech Pathology Service, Phoenix VA Health Care System, and Adjunct Professor, Arizona State University, Tempe Az. “The book is REALLY good larry; my mother that is a VORACIOUS reader like me and who taught me to read said this Below (mind you my Mother god bless her would come up with ANY reason to say it sucked if it did:
"I am really digging this. . . Taking the Heroes Journey and it with the investors self- inventory is quite brilliant. I am only through one third of the book - seems a worthy contribution to this economic conversation that is full of wildly differing lenses. It feels almost holy. I would offer
one idea. . . There are places where the royal "we" could be used instead of 'I" and there are places where I is crucial. Perhaps you might figure out where it becomes more impactful to use this? At any rate, WOW." - from mom Ari 2017
“Perhaps it’s no surprise that Larry Chambers is a big fan of the written word, since he’s authored some 40 books (not all under his own name) and close to 2,000 magazine articles. He believes that an advisor who becomes “a local celebrity, even on a simple topic” by writing pieces for a local newspaper or a trade magazine will reap benefits in two ways: the process of researching, writing, and editing the articles will help you focus on what you know and what you can offer clients; and the articles will continue to serve as marketing vehicles for years to come. As for marketing mistakes, the biggest one, he says, “is to do nothing” and think that the flow of passive referrals common in the go-go I 990s will return. “You have to have a proactive marketing process,” he counsels, and you have to be persistent if you want to be recognized as an expert —James J. Green Editor& Chief Investment Advisor
“Larry, You are an inspiration to me -- it is a rare person who has the courage to toss out long-held convictions. I admire you for not staying stuck in identities that you've outgrown, and for having the bravery to follow your true path wherever it leads you. This stuff you are finding out is really interesting -- and a lot of it I am learning for the first time from you. Mayo Morley
“Larry, I don't know exactly what to say. A heartfelt quest for closure in events that shaped and dominated a life? Bravo. Being pure and true to your feelings is noble, just and to be highly admired. You have always followed your heart and it has served you well, in my opinion. Perhaps closure is not as important as wisdom and fulfilling purpose. You think and act with a purity like no other I have ever known and that is cherished. With respect and warmth, Curt Dudnick
“Larry, Last night I drove home and thanked God for our meeting yesterday! It’s been a long time since I’ve met someone that I “look up too.” I have YOU to thank for that! I’ll never forget the impact of our meeting last night! As far as my rage towards Backwater, Halliburton and KBR, etc…you are right…I need to let it go and focus on myself above all. I realize that I can’t erase things form my memory but there is balance to everything and that’s what I’m looking for! Brandon
“Thanks, Larry. Your message is healing. I don't think it's ever easy to share in public, but as you say, exposure helps get rid of the negative charge around shame. Please keep me posted on your public presentations. I know you'll be at Ojai WordFest soon and I'm hoping my husband can hear you speak then.
Many thanks for all the good work that you do, Carolyn Moore Ojai, CA “Mr. Chambers, Every once in a while there’s a great article from the many trade magazines we get here, as was your recent article, “Fear Is Not A Growth Strategy”. You included some great facts and some great ideas. They’re many things in the article that I’ll do tonight so that we’ll begin to implement tomorrow. In particular, I like the idea of tribes of people and how advisors seem to appear the same to the general public. Kelli Waller CFA
“I loved Recondo and have added it to my special collection, which is why I tracked you down to ask for a signature. You did an incredible job of transporting me to Vietnam; it was like I was on patrol with you. It was one of those rare books that I just couldn’t put down and hated to finish. Kevin Basnight
“Larry; I don’t know why other people hire you —But, I think the core reason I hire you is that you empower me and I always feel better about myself, my life, and my prospects after talking to you. I am not sure how you market that but I would argue that ability is far more important than teaching someone the mechanics of attraction marketing. Please understand that I am not denigrating attraction marketing. Rather, lam suggesting that your ability to empower is at the very heart of teaching someone how to do attraction marketing. Phrased another way — I think you have a unique ability to help people discover what about them can be made attractive. J. Wayne Firebaugh Jr., CPA, CFP
“Amazing! It’s rare that people who actually do things worth writing about actually write about them, and even rarer that they write about them well and usefully. My first writing teacher — the novelist Joyce Carol Oates — used to opine that this was the case because people who did things didn’t need to write about them. In any case, I’m very glad to have read it, and very glad to know you. One of my great regrets is that I never went into the service — knew how hard it would be, and academia is much easier, even though it frequently goes against my grain. Thank you very much, Pinckney Iowa Writers Professor
“Dear Mr. Chambers I read all of your books. I just couldn’t believe you got back to me. For me it was like getting reply from Superman. I was raised on stories about Vietnam War and Army Rangers. Poland has always fought against communists, first in WWI than before WWII in 1939 and shortly after the war. There were some guerrilla forces fighting against Soviet Militia and NKVD. In 1956 there was a mutiny in Radom, hundreds of people got on the streets and fought hard against the government. In 1970 there were mutinies in Gdansk, Gdynia, Katowice and other cities. Many civilians died on the streets of Poland. In 1980 Soviet tanks were standing all over Poland,
soldiers everywhere. It was like Northern Ireland here. I will do whatever I can to make sure that people will not forget about you guys. Regards Pawel Zegarlinski Poland
“Chambers talks of high productivity manufacturing technology spreading throughout the world wrote the led story for January 1990 issue of Pension Asia, and companies operating on a global scale relentless global competition and increases in real world output. All of that leads Chambers to suggest a future that holds a 5,000 Dow and 5 percent interest rates. Ed LaBorwit Editor-in-Chief Pension World 1990
“We began 2000 with approximately $1.9 billion in assets under management. By 2005, that figure had grown to $11 billion and one year later we reached 20 billion. Our marketing theme at Thornburg is to build product visibility, primarily by demonstrating value by educating advisors. We are a small mutual fund company located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who has the same visibility of a much larger organization. We have accomplished this by combining our internal marketing department and The Larry Chambers’ Credibility Marketing Program —writing articles and books directed to educate our market. I believe this is the secret to growth. -Ken Ziesenheim, President of Thornburg Securities and Managing Director of Thornburg Investment Management Company. Santa Fe, New Mexico “One of the most valuable experiences I’ve had in my professional life was to slow down, step back, and chart exactly where I am, where I’m going, what tools , techniques and processes I’m going to use to get there—and then lay it over a timeline: one year, three years, five years, 25 years, and life. Without Larry’s help, I never would have taken the time to stop, think about it, map it and implement it—the conclusion of which is my book, Surviving the Storm, now in worldwide release. James O. Lunney, Linsco/Private Ledger (LPL) Denver, CO
“We started a brand new company and turned to the author to help us get our name known in the industry. Within two years, Lockwood Financial Group became a brand name in the money management industry. A big part of our success is due to Larry’s efforts and the use of Larry’s strategies to publicize our firm.” Len Reinhart, CEO and Chairman of Lockwood Financial Group
“We estimate that The Larry Chambers Company’s marketing program accounted for an additional $15 million dollars of value to our firm. In fact, the company that bought us was outside the United States and had found us by reading one our articles. Enough said. John Bowen President CEG Worldwide “We’ve picked up 50% more clients with three times the average account size after writing a series of article and a book, Building a World –Class Financial Service.
Business, Dearborn Trade. I now have visibility and expert status recognition and today I’m solicited to give keynote speeches to prospects and clients. It’s a marketing process that works.” -Don Schreiber president and CEO of Wealth Builders Inc., a Registered Investment Advisory firm
“I've worked with Larry since my days as an editor at Financial Planning magazine in the mid-80s. I continued to work with him over the next 20 years or so, as a freelance writer when I went to Worth magazine and Dow Jones Investment Advisor. I've recommended Larry for numerous writing/consulting engagements such as with Thornburg Investment Management (where my marriage to one of Thornburg's partners disqualified me). Larry co-authored a number of books and articles for them, including the still highly regarded "Thornburg Guide to ERISA." He's a fine writer, whose real strength is a thorough understanding of the financial services industry and where various companies, products, and players fit into it. Larry's used this expertise to write and publish more than 50 books for his clients over the years. For senior corporate executives looking to brand their expertise and create substantial publicity while doing it, there's no better partner in the business than Larry Chambers. Bob Clark Former editor - Chief Worth Magazine
“Larry was responsible for the placement of over 40 articles with me while at AEGON and TIAA-CREF which resulted in over 100 quotes in other articles and books. His work led to the cover story of Financial Planning about the work we were doing at TIAA-CREF to develop the advisor business. If you Google Michael Lane AEGON or Michael Lane TIAA-CREF most of the articles you will view were a result of Larry managing relationships on our behalf with industry media. Larry has the ability to not just help in article writing and placement, but also direct media people to who they should speak with for quotes which created an image in the market, in less than 2 years, that AEGON was the thought leader in the annuity industry. That has since waned… after I left and they went back to traditional advertising and marketing. -Michael F. Lane Vice-President Dimensional Fund Advisors
“Larry Chambers is the secret weapon behind many of the most successful financial service companies in North America. -Steve Moeller President and CEO, American Business Visions
“Larry Chambers has skillfully mastered the art of PR. His book, just like his articles, captures the true essence of what any professional needs to know to be successful in the area of public relations. -Jeffrey H. Rattiner Editor-in-Chief Financial Advisory Practice
“Having worked with Larry as his editor on several books, I have witnessed first hand Larry’s extensive knowledge of what it takes to become recognized as an expert. That’s what you will learn in this book. -Kevin Commins Senior Acquisitions Editor, CCH Inc. “Credibility Marketing is the most important product of business success, and Chambers’ book is clear, concise, and infinitely helpful. Chris Bunch, bestselling author of The Seer King Trilogy
“We recently completed a tape session on Credibility Marketing--how to use articles and media, with our advisors and representatives. We found Chambers’ ideas and concepts invaluable in growing a financial practice." Deb Hansen, Marketing Manager, American Securities Advisors
“As a consultant and market researcher, knowledgeable of both the financial securities and publishing industries, I realize how rare it is to find a how-to book that really addresses a need the audience has and offers solutions that reader’s can and will be motivated to implement.”
Russ Alan Prince, The psychology of the affluent, Cultivating the Affluent
“The credibility marketing system helped me get my first article published. People associate a level of competency with you that may go far beyond your actual skills and knowledge. Gary Pia Pasadena, CA.
“Larry Chambers convinced me there was a better way than self-publishing. I’m very thankful to Larry for helping us find a publisher and editing our new book, Financial Planning in the Year 2000 and Beyond.” Tom J. Nohr, CFP
“Larry Chambers knows the media and knows what is important for them. With a wide range of by-lines and several successful books under his belt, he knows how to get the attention of editors.” Gregory Bresiger, editor, writer “After hearing Larry Chambers speak on PR, I put together a folder of articles, some I had written and some about me. I now hand them to prospects when we first meet. It takes me past the initial awkward phase of a first meeting. Instead of me saying, ‘I’m an expert,’ the articles say it for me. They become my credentials. It really breaks the ice. I no longer have to sell them on me. I’m pre-sold.
Leon Spheris First Vice President, Dain Rauscher
“I’ve seen first-hand the power of a positive media image in building business success. Today it’s a matter of survival. Larry Chambers’ book can put you on top of the pile.”
Woody Gair, former advertising agency executive vice president
“One simple 750-word foreword in a book became the basis for our entire marketing campaign promoting AFS Financial Advisory Services. It immediately elevates us above the competition in that we have a lot more credibility. It has, in a sense, become our business card. Bobbie Glass President of AFS Financial Advisory Services.
“The article you helped me with is going to be printed next month in a local small business newspaper here in Scottsdale. Plus, I was quoted three times in the Arizona Republic last month and the editor of WORTH magazine has responded to a query letter and asked for an outline for an article. Thank you, Stephen Lomsdalen, Branch Manager LPL “It was fantastic seeing you and the rest of the guys again, after nearly eighteen (18) years! It was long overdue and everyone must have benefited from the experience. After relinquishing command of our Ranger Company and moving up to Division Staff, I lost contact with all of you. However, my mind will never erase the fond memories about one of the finest fighting units that any Army in the history of warfare ever put onto the battlefield. Larry, you were, and still are, held in the highest esteem by me and all of the other men in L Company. Several of the guys who were on your “Team” told me many stories of how heroically you performed under fire, and how most of them owe their lives to you! They probably wouldn’t tell you this to your face, bit I thought that you should know it. Ken Eklund Dallas, Texas
“Larry sit down ‘cause you’ll swear I’m lying... Do you remember me saying, “I will be the poster boy for Credibility Marketing”? Guess what... Just check out this list of accomplishments (10 short months in business and the book is only 6 months old). Note the very first entry. I’m going to be a regular columnist in the largest Ag publication in the nation -1,000,000 circulation! I actually wanted to surprise you with this news by sending my first issue (which I will do), but it doesn’t come out until November. One of the “Big Five” tractor manufacturers), purchased 600 copies for distribution to all corporate management and to attendees at their national convention.
California Farm Bureau Federation currently negotiating to purchase 500 copies for distribution to attendees at their, upcoming annual conference. Upstate Business Journal: I am a regular columnist for Upstate Business Journal distributed monthly to 14,000’business owners here in the North State. Farm Journal:
My regular succession planning column premiers in the November 2006 issue. A feature focusing on my book will also appear in a winter 2006 issue. Farm Journal, with a circulation of about 1 million, is geared to high production agricultural leaders. I am currently in discussion with the editor of Farm Journal to be involved in the seminar tour and TV appearances.
-Kevin Spafford
“In 1990 The Institute for Investment Management Consultants (IIMC) had less than 100 members. Larry Chambers was hired to create a PR program. With the help of two simple Attraction Marketing tactics—writing a monthly column in a trade magazine, and a stay-behind-technique offering a free booklet—the organization’s membership swelled to over 2,000, with a prospect list of 10,000—all without spending a dime on advertising! Before the Attraction Marketing program, no one had even heard of the Institute. Today, investment professionals and the investing media around the world recognize the IIMC designation. Dan Bott Chairman IIMC.
“Larry - I sent chapter one to a prospective client yesterday. He thought Chapter 1 was written about him and his current problems. He went from $5.2 to $2.1 million in less than a year. He asked for the rest of the book and transferred his money to me the same day. I hope this is a good sign for the book. Lee Hull
“I can’t thank you enough for today. I am STILL on cloud nine and can’t believe the doors that are opening. It is amazing. I just got through sharing with my husband what Mr. Chambers shared with us today. It felt like today was just for me....l hope that the rest of the class learned something as well but my goodness it was a definite eye opener for me. It was kind of scary being so vulnerable about this business with everyone listening but what a great teaching tool. I have always thought that whatever I do should be a help to others. If what I go through can’t help someone else, why do I go through it? So, I pray that the class learned something valuable today as I did. My goodness....such nuggets my cup is overflowing with the information he gave me today. Thanks again. You are amazing.
Jock’Lene Texas Tech University
“I think your book on the hunter gene will be a gripping read and will hear the shame of many people who have been misunderstood, overmedicated, and misdiagnosed because of their natural perspective on the world. I suspect a book like yours will land you on the reading circuit, so please keep in touch with the progress of your book and I will keep an eye out for you at my local bookstore. With best wishes, Dr. Laura Kerr Iowa Writers Summer Workshop
“Subject: RE: Original Hunter Farmer
Thank you so much for sharing with me!! I printed off a copy for my husband to read also, especially the part that also addressed hunter girls. I’ve only a few minutes till I have to head back... will talk to you after Labor day. Thanks so much for keeping in touch. I love your stuff. The message is important, needs to get out there, and you have the guts to actually do it. The real value of the week was meeting people like you who are out there “doing it” and using it as a model to motivate myself to change my own habits and eliminate excuses yeh yeh. . . .. I’m cheering for ya. Thanks, Tami Maisel
“Larry, Right on! Your points are right on, very intelligent and I’ve never heard anybody talk about the Muslim problems from this angle. Larry, run for President, you’ve got my vote! Neal Frankle, CFP Wealth Resources Group
“Larry I spoke with you yesterday by phone. I asked you about following the query letter inquiry in your book or following my instinct and sending a genuine complement to an editor for an article she wrote. You suggested the latter. I sent an email and made a few points about why I liked a specific article. Then mentioned I had a few ideas on future articles and requested a phone call to share some other feedback. She called me today and we discussed the article, the magazine’s vision and her start up struggles to get it up and going. She shared with me what she was trying to accomplish with its publication and that it had been a long time dream of hers. I offered myself as a resource for to network with people in my part of the state and she was thrilled. I also told her that if she ever needed to interview someone in my part of the state and was running behind a deadline, I would be glad to help. Then she asked if I could help her find someone to write a financial article each month. So after our 30 minute conversation today, not only will I get a shot at interviewing successful people for future articles in my target market, looks like I will also be writing a monthly column as well. Thanks for you expertise and for picking up your phone yesterday.
TK Troy A. Kestner, CFP vice President Arvest Private Banking
“Larry, I love this piece so much. It came out great in the magazine, and I have it on the syllabus to use in course on Literature of Love and War next semester; I posted the unpublished version in my course website this term and students loved it. They really connected with it, and the writing was definitely top-notch. Maybe you should write a memoir or essay collection that spans this portion of your life (“the Vietnam years”) and ends with this piece? You’re so talented and have so much to write about... Aimee Berger, Ph.D.
“Subject: your small book How to Write. I am enjoying and reading carefully your little well organized tome on investment policy statement. It will be very relevant to a foreign assignment I am going on for the next three weeks. I am a financial consultant
and will be working on a project in Bosnia. I will use several of the themes you have used in your books in my work, there is another part of my work which is a bit more difficult. John Wetherhold CFA
“Larry, Last night I drove home and thanked God (or whoever you pray too) for our meeting yesterday! It’s been a long time since I’ve met someone that I “look up too.” Bottom line, what you said made sense and it still makes sense...you made a powerful point by saying everything I was feeling and wanted to say but for one reason or another couldn’t...so thank you!!! Anyway, yesterday was the first time in a long time that I actually felt optimistic about my future and I have YOU to thank for that! I’ll never forget the impact of our meeting last night! Thank you for EVERYTHING.
BT “Subject: Good Article: The Income Barista You captured my investment philosophy to a ‘T’ Louis Cornell
“Great idea! I worked on this with the team today, and we’re now we’re gearing up to release the book on 9/7. I need to confirm that with our mfg. manager but that’s our intention. I’ve notified marketing and will discuss the new timeframe with publicity as well. On another note, could Jim write up a slightly more detailed analysis of what’s going on in the real estate market for our understanding as publishers? It would be incredibly helpful and we would be most appreciative. Many thanks Larry! Jeanne Glasser editor McGraw-Hill
“I enjoyed your book so much I’ve decided to consider Financial Planning as a career. I’ve been a professional trader most of my adult life on the floor of US futures exchanges. I have many friends and contacts that have made significant amounts of money on the floor only to manage it poorly off the floor. The biggest trick to financial success on the trading floor is not to have a market opinion, unfortunately it doesn’t translate well off the floor. So after some bad experiences on their own they turn to a broker/salesman and get taken advantage of. Do have a recommendation for training resources for myself? Jay Sidie
“I just finished your excellent Roth 401(k) article in Financial Advisor. Thank you for sharing your insights. I have read probably a dozen articles on the Roth 401(k) and yours was by far the most comprehensive and useful. One question that I have, and may have just missed in the article, is whether a participant can withdraw contributions (as distinct from earnings) at any time without adverse tax consequences. If you have a moment to respond, I would be grateful. In any event, thank you again for sharing your expertise. Steven M Sudeley Financial Mgmt., LLC
“Subject: The Fiduciary Audit File One of the best written articles that I have read in many years. Thank you. Would you mind if I mail it out to clients and prospects? Thank you. Dick Kamper
“Mr. Chambers, Thanks for sharing your thoughts regarding the significance of the Vietnam War. Ken Paulson, the editor, and I read your submission and appreciated the feedback. I also shared your comments with editors of The Forum page for review. Best regards, Brent Jones Reader Editor, USA TODAY
“Great! We will use both articles that you sent, which fulfills the Gather promo. Thanks Seth M Marketing Manager McGraw-Hill Professional
“What a great story! I want to show it to my wife, who is chair of the English Dept. at a public middle school. (The line about serial killers is priceless.) Richard J. Koreto
“The book proposal process was completely foreign to me. With support and coaching from Larry Chambers I moved from query to proposal acceptance in a fraction of the time it takes many new writers engaging in the publishing process. With the green light from Ten Speed Press (look forward to finding my book in the stores nationally next spring. Joe Bruzzese
“Larry: Thank you so much for your time last week, it was truly the most enjoyable and productive time spent in my career. As impressed as I was before meeting you, those expectations were exceeded greatly. Thank you again, Andrew
“I really am touched by your article, and must also admit to studying your style and how you develop a story. You do such a wonderful job of sharing your experiences while keeping focused on Dean Gibbons. It’s truly a good deed to give thanks to those that helped us in our greatest times of need--a gesture we all would be wise to invest in from time to time. I hope you are at a good place in your life. You look quite reflective sitting on your pretty porch. Warm regards, Laura Editor Continuum University of Utah
“My name is Matthew Kuln I’m 15 and live in Mattawan, MJ. I recently read your book Recondo and loved it. I just wanted to say than you for all of the shit you went through in Vietnam and want you to know that these are still many people who have the utmost respect for you. I just wanted to say thank you for all you did for our country.
Matt Kuln
“Wow, talk about a butterfly effect! I love how willing to be of service you are to ‘really anyone that asks. Your honesty mixed with your experience is hard to forget, which means you stand out. to have experience in something is great, but to use it as a guide to helps others is even better, and what your doing is mixing that with the TRUTH which puts you in whole separate category of un-stoppable force! You kinda of remind me of this rhino I saw. it’s a large strong focused rhino running towards it’s goal. I saw that and I thought of my dad. I love you. I love you. I love you.
Your Daughter Christin
“Dear Mr. Chambers - - - -I have always admired the country’s who “fought” the cold war....Here in Denmark we just “stayed low” and let NATO and the USA protect us, we even had the nerve to criticize the USA for fighting… In Denmark standing up for freedom is almost a dirty deed, sometimes l am ashamed of being Danish and that brings me to the point, you guy’s had to fight when you country asked, even when people was calling you baby killers and all that crap. I also know that many Vietnam veterans have been given the shitty end of the stick many are dying like flies way to soon, and that makes me sad, no one should die of a horrible cancer age 50 because they at age 19 walked around in a jungle that has been sprayed with agent orange. Your Danish Friend Bo Hermansen Danish Army's Dragoon Regiment, Armored scout, retired as an E 7 (SFC) in 2003.
“Greetings, Thanks for Recondo this is one of the few books about Nam that isn’t full of shit. Thanks for a book I could give my son to read so he could see some of what I went thru in Nam. Thanks. J.C. Daigler Buffalo NY
“Inspired. Hell man... Your book Recondo was the best living testimony of the Vietnam War ever written! You’d got a gift, Larry. Through your pen I was a scared nineteen year old kid again. Your words made me feel Nam: noisy dirty, dangerous. History came alive. I’m sure solders in Iraq are alive today because of what you’ve written. Your book taught them how to think. George Getty
“Larry - You really helped me tie some things together Kolbe and the Hunter - Farmer epiphany. Instinct, it has always been the x-factor few have attempted to understand, manage, harness, apply. Personality, intelligence, and knowledge yes, instinct no, and where instinct has been acknowledged it has been more about the negative and what you should change, not why you should harness it and put it to work for you.
Jacob Barber - Barber Helicopter
“Larry, Right on! Your points are right on, very intelligent and I’ve never heard anybody talk about the Muslim problems from this angle. Larry, run for President, you’ve got my vote! Neal Frankle, CFP Wealth Resources Group
“Greetings, Recondo is one of the few books about Nam that isn’t full of shit. Thanks for a book that I could give my son to read so he could see some of what I went thru in Nam. Thanks again and I enjoyed reading “Recondo’. Good book. J.C.Daigier, Buffalo, New York
“Mr. Chambers, I’ve started this email a dozen times over the past few years and felt a little silly about seeming like a kook fan, but I lost my dad 27 Dec, 03 and decided this is really important. I want to thank you on behalf of those of us whom never could hear our fathers’ memories and stories from Viet Nam. Thank you for telling us about what you went through. About the life-long friends, the pain, the triumph. My dad could only speak of very minor things. Anything beyond generalizations would cause him a breakdown. He was a Marine. I did as much research about any places or names as he would say, but it isn’t much. He did some recon too, though that was not his MOS. I guess I’m saying that your story is his story. You may have been in different areas, seen different things. But your sacrifice is the same. Another reason that I want to thank you is that since my dad could never speak of his experiences, I could never speak of my experiences. He would be the only one who would understand and I could be safe to tell. I spent time in places in the late ‘80s that we (the US) were not supposed to be. My teammates went into memory on some missions and I cannot speak of their sacrifice. So, thank you Sergeant Chambers. I feel like I know all of you better than my dad. No more blah, blah, blah from me. Michael Bolton Former 3\502, 101 ARN member
“December 6, 2012
Larry: I enjoyed speaking with you and look forward to speaking with1 you again. I loved RECONDO and have added it to my special collection, which is why I tracked you down to ask for a signature. You did an incredible job of transporting me to Vietnam, it was like I was on patrol with you. Thank you for signing it for me. It was one of those rare books that I just couldn’t put down and hated to finish. Kevin Basnight Oxford, NC
Reviews Recondo: LRRPs in the 101st Airborne (Mass Market Paperback)
*****COMPLETELY EXCELLENT......., July 3, 2009 Lathrop on Stuff Simply put, one of the best books I have ever read. The style is completely transparent...makes you feel like you know this guy very well and it puts you right there in the action with w complete suspension of disbelief. READ THIS BOOK.
*****Remarkable Story With First-Rate Writing, May 27, 2009
Jonathan Nelson - This review is from: Recondo: LRRPs in the 101st Airborne (Audio Cassette) I have long been a fan of books about history and military conflicts. I like to listen to audiobooks in the car while shuttling the kids around to and from school, so I was pretty pleased when I found an audio version of Recondo for cheap. The content of the book is not a surprise. Recondo is the author's account of serving with a Long Range Recon unit during the Vietnam War. The book covers his experiences in the
military from enlisting to going his experiences after the war. For others that have read other books about LRRPs, Recondo starts roughly about the same time as "Eyes of the Eagle" by Gary Linderer ends. Both authors served in the same unit, so if you have read Gary Linderer's books, there may be a bit of overlap.
“What I did find surprising in this book is the author's ability to tell a story. In my opinion, Mr. Chambers is an extremely talented storyteller. Throughout the entire book, I felt as if I were there. His writings made me feel the excitement of battle, the fear of being the new guy and doing nothing right, and the dejection that came with no one seeming to care about the fact he made it home. Throughout the entire book, I felt as if I were sitting in the backyard with a beer, taking face to face with the author, watching the sunset with some steaks searing away on the grill.
I particularly enjoyed the ending of the book. I like to read about the military and war. I am fascinated with the stories of the people who have served our fine nation, not really the blood and guts aspect. At the end of the book, the author discusses his return home. I found a scene that he described at a party particular disturbing, as it seemed no one cared about the fact this fine young man just came back from serving his country. It offered a glimpse of an aspect of war not covered by many books.
The narrator of the audiobook, Brian Hallas, was an excellent choice. This deep, gravelly voice gave the feel of a story being told by an old, battle seasoned Sergeant. Personally, I would have paid twice as much for an unabridged version of this story. Overall, this is one of the two best books I have heard/read on the Vietnam War. The author is a talented writer. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone interested.
*****A Great Read, November 1, 2008 L. Schaefer One of the best reads I've had in a while. Excitement and drama in every chapter. Unexpected chills and thrills also. I did not want to put the book down. Most of the training that was covered had to do with on the job training, which was the most dangerous. From ambushes to booby traps to the unexpected, this book had it all. It makes you appreciate the job previous and current armed forces personnel have done for this country.
“Mr. Chambers- What excites me about your ideas is that through focusing we have been able to write articles and speak across the world...l feel like we know the benefit of focusing our marketing. Look forward to your future articles and I’ll probably pick up a book or two. Regards, Kyle Waller Research Analyst Wiser Wealth Managemen.
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