An Eye Opening Account of the Vietnam Experince
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For somone who did not grow up during the age of Vietnam, this book reveals the tragedy and hardship of those involved. I recomend this book to anyone intrested in that time period, or curious as to what war is really like.
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The definitive tragicomic novel on the Vietnam War
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Winston Groom's own personal experience as a soldier in Vietnam clearly shows through in "Better Times Than These," and lends the same degree of authenticity captured so vividly by Philip Caputo in "A Rumor of War." Groom intruduces his readers to a variety of characters that are all to real and familiar to every Vietnam Vet - from Spudhead Miter, the slow, backward southern farm boy, to the cold and callous, cigar smoking Colonel Patch. "Better Times Than These" recounts all the passions of a nation, the personal tragedies of its families, and the brutal realities that are a part of every war. I highly recommend you read this book. And when you're finished, give your friends a wonderful gift by sharing it with them.
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What a wonderful and well-written book
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I had originally noticed Winston Groom, probably like millions of others worldwide, by the smash success of Forrest Gump. I picked up a few novels by Mr.Groom and I have to say that I enjoyed this far more than his famous book turned major motion picture. This book was extremely funny in parts, sad in parts and very dramatic. He paints such a picture with his writing and I have to say it is one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read. I cannot believe it was never turned into a movie, like most great books are. The only thing I was disappointed about when while reading was when it was over.
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