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My Father's War Stories - Mt. Battaglia to Quang Tri
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9781410785237
ISBN: 1410785238
Label: Authorhouse
Manufacturer: Authorhouse
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 443
Publication Date: 2003-01
Publisher: Authorhouse
Studio: Authorhouse
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This book is proof that self-publishing can work well. I know this author, and he originally only wanted to document his experiences for his sons. The idea was to teach them the reality of war without the harrowing emotional experiences the author lived through. His story grew into this book, and many readers in addition to the author's sons are benefiting from this effort. The insights are invaluable to anyone interested in the soldier's experience, that is so rarely talked about in our culture. ... Read More
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I grew up in the anti-war vietnam era and always wondered how people could willingly go to war. This is the first book to help me understand the relationship between childhood games, pro-war movies/media fantasies and the harsh reality of "waking up" in a battlefield. The author's childhood romatic ideals of his father's war is shattered by his own experience in the damp jungles of vietnam. This as a must read for all young people and especially important in today's era of uncertain war.
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A good read, this book is also a thought provoking look at growing up and the thinking, experiences and instincts that lead the author into, and ultimately out of, war. In that regard, it's a kind of spiritual journey, but one that gives you an almost anthropological look at people's attachment to territory -- whether it's a neighborhood fort, an encampment perimeter, or a homeland.
That said, it's anything but dry. There's a broad range of experience here, from the humorous and nostalgic ... Read More
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I loved this book. John has a wonderful narrative voice and his stories of childhood remind me of my own. Though I grew up ten years later and did not have to serve in Vietnam, his experiences growing up resonate with me: roaming the neighborhood in gangs, building forts and playing war. His misadventures in Vietnam remind me again how thankful I am that I was too young to serve. I highly recommend this book. It is a good read whether you served in Vietnam or just played war as a kid.
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