Born on the Fourth of July / Ron Kovic.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781888451788
- ISBN: 1888451785
- Physical Description: 216 pages ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : Akashic Books, ©2005.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally published: New York : McGraw-Hill, ©1976. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction 2005 by Ron Kovic 15 -- Born on the Fourth of July 27 -- Postscript: Letter to Ron Kovic's parents from Lieutenant General L.W. Walt, U.S. Marine Corps, February 14, 1968 218 -- About the Author. |
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Subject: | Kovic, Ron. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Personal narratives, American. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | DS 559.5 .K68 2005 | 30775305490618 | General Collection | Available | - |