The Autumn Man

About the Book

THE AUTUMN MAN The spell binding memoirs of Albert Slugocki. Displaced from his native Poland because of his hatred of the communist government. He served his adopted country faithfully with honor and distinction for 21 years in peace and war as a combat arms soldier obtaining the rank of Sargeant Major – an acheivement of its own. Albert fought in Korea and Vietnam and participated in other clandestine missions in Southeast Asia and Europe. Wounded several times, he continued to serve until his retirement. Albert met his wife Margaret, a sister of a fellow Special Forces soldier and a good friend while both were recovering from combat wounds at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D.C. After being medically discharged from the U.S. Marshal’s Service, he began to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.). Albert seeks refuge in the Amazonian jungles of South America – Peru. He gave of himself both physically and mentally by devoting his life’s time and efforts helping the native Indians who live near the banks of the mighty Amazon River and in the remote jungle villages with medical aid. Their latest ambition is the building and staffing of a clinic-hospital that will provide the only medical services in these remote areas. Project Amazonas continues to actively recruit Medical Doctors and Dentists and other medical professionals to volunteer their services with the organization in Peru Albert continues to support Project Amazonas and a percentage of the procedes from the sale of his book will be dedicated to the Project.

About the Author

The life of Albert is documented by this book and by records of the U.S. Army. A young boy when WWII broke out, Albert saw the ravages of war in Poland and he quickly learned the value of life and the tragedies that man pronounces on his fellow man. Albert’s history starts in Poland and takes him through the war, reparation and the vagabond life – mostly of a military nature even as a teenager. His adventures start in Poland, his escape to France, a brief tour in the French Foreign Legion and finally - a taste of freedom in America. After a short time in the U.S.A. he joined the American army and distinguished himself in Korea and later, Vietnam. His army record gained the attention of the C.I.A. and he was recruited for several adventures. After Vietnam and one more Purple Heart, he joined the U.S. Marshal service and left with unpleasant memories. His adventures up and down the Amazon River are right out of Hollywood. He loves the Amazon and the people who live and depend on the river. His charitable efforts will continue on while Albert is finally able to enjoy a life of leisure in Florida with his wife “Margie”.