Description: Born on the Fourth of July by Ron Kovic, Bruce Springsteen A powerful anti-war statement and memoir, with a foreword by Bruce Springsteen. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Ron Kovic went to Vietnam dreaming of being an American hero. What he found there changed him profoundly, even before the severe battlefield injury that left him paralysed from the waist down. He returned to an America indifferent to the realities of war and the fate of those who fought for their country. From his wheelchair he became one of the most visible and outspoken opponents of the Vietnam War.Born on the Fourth of July is a journey of self-discovery, a reckoning with the horrors of an unjust war, a testament to courage and a call to protest. A modern classic of anti-war writing, it inspired an Oscar-winning film, sold over one million copies and remains as powerful and relevant today as when it was first published. Author Biography Ron Kovic served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was paralysed from his chest down in combat in 1968 and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Kovic was the co-screenwriter of the 1989 Academy Award-winning film based on Born on the Fourth of July. Review Classic and timeless * * New York Times * *Read it and rejoice. Read it and weep -- BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Long Description A powerful anti-war statement and memoir, with a foreword by Bruce Springsteen. Ron Kovic went to Vietnam dreaming of being an American hero. What he found there changed him profoundly, even before the severe battlefield injury that left him paralysed from the waist down. He returned to an America indifferent to the realities of war and the fate of those who fought for their country. From his wheelchair he became one of the most visible and outspoken opponents of the Vietnam War. Born on the Fourth of July is a journey of self-discovery, a reckoning with the horrors of an unjust war, a testament to courage and a call to protest. A modern classic of anti-war writing, it inspired an Oscar-winning film, sold over one million copies and remains as powerful and relevant today as when it was first published. Review Text Classic and timeless Review Quote Classic and timeless Promotional "Headline" A powerful anti-war statement and memoir, with a foreword by Bruce Springsteen Details ISBN1786897458 Author Bruce Springsteen Pages 240 Series Canons Year 2019 ISBN-10 1786897458 ISBN-13 9781786897459 Publication Date 2019-07-04 Format Paperback Imprint Canongate Canons Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 959.70438 Language English UK Release Date 2019-07-04 AU Release Date 2019-07-04 Illustrations No Publisher Canongate Books Edition Description Main - Canons Audience General NZ Release Date 2019-08-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123379276;
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