Title:
Born on the Fourth of July / Ron Kovic.
ISBN:
9781617754685
9781617754692
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Publication Information:
New York : Akashic Books, [2016]
©2016
Physical Description:
238 pages ; 22 cm
General Note:
Originally published: New York : McGraw-Hill, ©1976.
"Fortieth anniversary edition." --- From cover.
"With a foreword by Bruce Springsteen." --- From cover.
Contents:
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.
Summary:
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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OCLC Number:
ocn952423819
Availability:
Rosemount - Robert Trail~1
