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Born on the Fourth of July
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Born on the Fourth of July
A powerful anti-war statement and memoir, with a foreword by Bruce Springsteen.
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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.
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Born on the Fourth of July is often described as a classic and timeless memoir, gaining praise for its poignant and honest portrayal of a Vietnam veteran's experiences. The New York Times recognises it as a significant work, while Bruce Springsteen comments on the emotional depth of the book, inviting readers to both "rejoice" and "weep".
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781786897459
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 July 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Canons
Edition: Main - Canons
Contributors:
- Introduction by Bruce Springsteen
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 164g
Pages: 240
About the Author
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.
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