The Greatest Beer Run Ever
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The Greatest Beer Run Ever
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The Greatest Beer Run Ever
The amazing true story of a young man who takes his buddies a few cans of beer - in the heat of the Vietnam war.
NOW A MAJOR MOVIE STARRING ZAC EFRON, RUSSELL CROWE AND BILL MURRAY
'An extraordinary story.' - Daily Mail
'An unforgettable, wild ride from start to finish.' - John Bruning
'The astounding true story - from the streets of Manhattan to the jungles of Vietnam.' - Thomas Kelly
IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME.
As a result of a rowdy night in his local New York bar, ex-Marine and merchant seaman "Chick" Donohue volunteers for a legendary mission. He will sneak into Vietnam to track down his buddies in combat to bring them a cold beer and supportive messages from home. It'll be the greatest beer run ever!
Now, decades on from 1968, this is the remarkable true story of how he actually did it.
Armed with Irish luck and a backpack full of alcohol, Chick works his passage to Vietnam, lands in Qui Nhon and begins to carry out his quest, tracking down the disbelieving soldiers one by one.
But things quickly go awry, and as he talks his way through checkpoints and unwittingly into dangerous situations, Chick sees a lot more of the war than he ever planned - spending a terrifying time in the Demilitarized Zone, and getting caught up in Saigon during the Tet Offensive.
With indomitable spirit, Chick survives on his wits, but what he finds in Vietnam comes as a shock. By the end of his epic adventure, battered and exhausted, Chick finds himself questioning why his friends were ever led into the war in the first place.
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The Greatest Beer Run Ever receives praise for its heartwarming and humorous narrative set against the dramatic backdrop of the Vietnam War. Reviewers commend the book for its unique blend of adventure and introspective storytelling, highlighting its ability to capture the spirit of camaraderie and absurdity in bringing beer to friends on the front lines. The personal journey and authentic voice of the authors resonate well with readers, offering a refreshing and unlikely tale of friendship amidst conflict.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781913183318
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Monoray
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 288
About the Author
John "Chick" Donohue joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of seventeen and spent several years as a Merchant Mariner after his discharge. His work took him to numerous foreign ports, including Saigon during the Vietnam War. After the war, he became a tunnel builder, and eventually became a Director of Sandhogs, Local 147, Laborers' International Union of North America, a post in which he served for over three decades. He is happily married to Theresa "Terri" O'Neil and spends his time between New York, Florida, and West Cork, Ireland.
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