The Conflict that was a War; In Vietnam and at Home (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781477489420)

This book is a collection of 19 short stories put together by 19 Vietnam Veterans with their experiences, and their nightmare upon returning home from war. These stories capture what it was like for many of them before they entered the service; While they were in Vietnam, and what it was like to come home to a hostile social environment. These veterans from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force unlock their inner feelings that have been penned up inside for over forty years. This is your opportunity to understand what what these veterans and families have suffered through since their return. Being in combat is a life changing experience which leaves the veteran searching for his former life, a life that is gone forever. The effect of trying to stay alive, seeing friends torn up by bullets or explsives, and constantly looking over his shoulder leave scars that last forever. From the insights of what these veterans put in their stories, all of us maybe able to help our young vets returnung from war, to seek the help that is now available and for you the reader to recognize that these veterans need to be welcomed home as the heros they are.

Author: William Shepherd Sr, Jim Corso, William Bruno
ISBN-10: 1477489428
ISBN-13: 9781477489420
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 10/06/2012
Pages: 226
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.48d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2013