A Rumor of War
by Philip Caputo
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Author: Philip CaputoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-02-15
ISBN: 0345386566
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: Honest and engaging
Summary: 4 Stars
A superbly written account of Mr. Caputo's experience as one of the first Marines in Vietnam. Highly detailed and always entertaining, this is a must read for anyone interested in the Vietnam War or in the frightening effect that war can have on the individual
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"A singular and marvelous work." -- The New York Times"Compelling . . . A thoroughly honest view of what the experience of Vietnam meant to a young college graduate, a 'gung-ho' lieutenant in the marine corps who enlisted for the 'heroic experience' of war . . . It is the most eloquent statement yet on what Vietnam was for the lower echelons who had to do the dirty work." -- Seattle Times
"Heartbreaking, terrifying, and enraging . . . It will make the strongest among us weep."
-- Los Angeles Times
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