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"Ron Kovic is one of the premier voices of a generation. The large irony of his birthday provides the background for a journey which begins with the unquestioning service in Vietnam, his terrible wounding with all the anger and bitterness that follows, and ends with his passionate discovery of a large and all too human heart. I'll say this flat out: If you want to understand the everlasting reverberations of our war in Vietnam and how it impacts our current events, you must read this book." --LARRY HEINEMANN, author of Paco's Story, winner of the National Book Award
"There is no book more relevant in the 21st century to healing the wound of Vietnam, which continues to bring so much pain to our country, as reflected in the last presidential election. Ron Kovic is the kid who John Wayne sent to war -- though the actor, like so many others in the macho pantheon of American culture, never saw combat. The incredible thing about Ron is that he never lost his sense of humor nor his deeply felt outrage, which has made him an incredibly effective witness, determined that other young peoples’ bodies not be wasted, as was his. It remains to Kovic to remind us that history matters, and that the cost of our high follies persists." --ROBERT SCHEER, Los Angeles Times columnist, bestselling author
"As relevant as ever, this book is an education. Ron is a true American, and his great heart and hard-won wisdom shine through these pages." --OLIVER STONE, filmmaker
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Book Description Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Pocket Books New York Pub Date: 7/1/1977 Binding: Paperback Pages: 224 Reprint edition. Seller Inventory # 6834513
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.34. Seller Inventory # G0671811851I5N00
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. The cover corners and edges are unmarred. The binding is tight. 224pp. Seller Inventory # 061584
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Book Description Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good+. First Thus. Ron Kovic dreamed of being an American hero. He marched in scout parades, felt chills when they played The Star Spangled Banner, and envisioned himself leading the Marines in battle. And then one day, Ron Kovic got his gun and went to war. 1st Pocket Books Printing July 1977. No. 81185. Slight slant and crease on spine, no owner names or gift notes, text is age-toned otherwise unmarked, tight binding. Seller Inventory # 021040
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Thus. In very good condition. Previous owner's inscription to a friend on the inscription page. 224 pages. In mylar. Seller Inventory # 001228
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Book shows common (average) signs of wear and use. Binding is still tight. Covers are intact but may be repaired. We have 75,000 books to choose from -- Ship within 24 hours -- Satisfaction Guaranteed!. Seller Inventory # mon0000888536