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Born on the Fourth of July
Published 2016 by Akashic Books, New York
ISBN 9781617754692
Bib Id 1211078
Edition Fortieth anniversary edition.
Description 238 pages ; 21 cm
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cam a22 i 4500
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2015-953876
ISBN
9781617754692 (paperback) $15.95
1617754692
9781617754685 (hardcover) $26.95
1617754684
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B Kovic
Title
Born on the Fourth of July
Edition
Fortieth anniversary edition.
Publication Information
2016 by Akashic Books, New York :
Description
238 pages ; 21 cm
Contents
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.
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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Autobiographies
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