Born on the Fourth of July
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Forward by Bruce Springsteen -- Introduction 2005 by Ron Kovic -- Born on the Fourth of July -- Postscript: Letter to Ron Kovic's parents from Lieutenant General L.W. Walt, U.S. Marine Corps, February 14, 1968 -- Discussion guide -- About the Author.
This New York Times bestseller details the author's life story-from a patriotic soldier in Vietnam, to his severe battlefield injury, to his role as the country's most outspoken anti-Vietnam War advocate. Kovic served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was paralyzed from his chest down in combat in 1968 and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Includes a new introduction by the author.
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PUBLISHED
New York : Akashic Books, 2016.
Year Published: 2016
Description: 238 pages ; 21 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781617754692
9781888451788
1888451785
SUBJECTS
Kovic, Ron.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American.
Autobiographies.