{"product_id":"less-than-a-hero-richie-monteleone-9798893164497","title":"Less Than a Hero","description":"\u003cp\u003eA draft notice on July 4, 1966, changed everything. Just 19 years old and fresh out of high school, I had never even heard of Vietnam. But within weeks, I was navigating its jungles, not only fighting but also fixing weapons in the heat of combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLess Than a Hero is a firsthand account of a young man thrust into an undeclared war. Without advanced combat training, I was thrown into a world of constant danger and sleep deprivation, where survival demanded vigilance, courage, and-perhaps-a guardian angel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith firsthand perspective and unwavering honesty, this memoir unveils the untold story of Vietnam's impact on those who served. Returning home, many veterans faced new battles: PTSD, the effects of Agent Orange, and the struggle to find normalcy. Today, I dedicate my time to helping other veterans find the support they deserve, donating a portion of this book's profits to assist homeless veterans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience the Vietnam War through the eyes of a young draftee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain insight into how the U.S. government handled the Vietnam \"conflict.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the struggles veterans faced upon returning home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the impact of PTSD and how soldiers learned to cope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind hope in a future free from conflicts like Vietnam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLess Than a Hero does more than recount history-it honors the resilience of soldiers and the importance of supporting our veterans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrab your copy and step into a powerful story of survival, service, and hope for a better tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richie Monteleone,Sandra Caputo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798893164497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Selfpublishing.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d","brand":"Richie Monteleone","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241888526591,"sku":"9798893164497","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_073b234b-1495-48a9-9203-06ece5e93178.jpg?v=1772656392","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/less-than-a-hero-richie-monteleone-9798893164497","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}