books about: vietnam     books:       Fallen Angels285 reviews Walter Dean Myers Scholastic Paperbacks, 2008 The awful truth "Get Down!!!" is the cry that rings through Perry's ears as a napalm bomb bursts near by sending a wave of roaring heat all around him. Fallen Angels is a sensational tale about Richie Perry's time in Southern Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Richie leaves his hometown to join the war because he figures it will be much better than his grim life style in the slums of New York City. When he reaches ...             The Things They Carried691 reviews Tim O'Brien Broadway, 1998 Unexpectedly amazing This was such a good book!! My college professor was the editor which is honestly the only way I would have ever come across this because he had us read it for class. I loved it. It was so real and easy to get attached to the characters, as if you were reading about friends. Definitely worth trying out if you don't typically read something of this genre.             Tree of Smoke: A Novel78 reviews Denis Johnson Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007 Haunting, moving, and evocative Those who bought this book expecting a "Vietnam book" were perhaps disappointed. Those of us who expected a haunting and penetrating psychological portrayal of a time, a country (or two), and a fascinating set of characters were richly rewarded. Yes, this book is slow, and contemplative, and wanders into theology. And yes, this book is very, very good.             Heat Lightning (Virgil Flowers) John Sandford Putnam Adult, 2008 Fresh from his “spectacular” (Cleveland Plain Dealer ) debut in Dark of the Moon , investigator Virgil Flowers takes on a puzzling—and most alarming—case, in the new book from the #1 bestselling author . John Sandford’s introduction of Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigator Virgil Flowers was an immediate critical and popular success: “laser-sharp characters and a plot that’s fast and surprising” (Cleveland Plain Dealer ); ...             The Wednesday Wars22 reviews Gary D. Schmidt Clarion Books, 2007 Four thumbs up! On the suggestion of a friend who has excellent taste in books, I bought this book for my eleven year old son, who's appetite for books exceeds what I can keep up with! It was so gripping that he sat up until two in the morning to finish the book. (I can sympathize; I've done that!) His review (five stars) for the library book club was so enthusiastic that the next night I sat up until two in ...             We Are Soldiers Still: A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam Harold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway Harper, 2008 In their stunning follow-up to the classic bestseller We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young , Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and Joe Galloway return to Vietnam and reflect on how the war changed them, their men, their enemies, and both countries—often with surprising results. More than fifteen years since its original publication, the number one New York Times bestseller We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young is still required reading in all ...             Fields of Fire85 reviews James Webb Bantam, 2001 A bare bones look at war in this case Vietnam. When I finished this book I felt that it was probably the closest I would ever come to know the senselessness and horror of war. It wasn't an easy book for me to read but I feel it's important to bear witness to those horrors that exist in our world if only to validate the sacrifices people make for my benefit.             Night of Thunder: A Bob Lee Swagger Novel (Bob Lee Swagger) Stephen Hunter Simon & Schuster, 2008             Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife: Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam49 reviews John A. Nagl University Of Chicago Press, 2005 Theory From One Who Gets It To use a term that many in the military are fond of, Nagl "gets it." His understanding of counterinsurgency operations is both broad and deep, and his writing is smooth enough for the lay reader to comprehend without any difficulty. Nagl's departure from the US Army will be a loss for this country's armed forces. However, since he will be taking a position at the Center for a New American ...             The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America26 reviews Thurston Clarke Henry Holt and Co., 2008 What politics should be about One of the best campaign books I have ever read. As he did in "Ask Not," Thurston Clark brings out the back-story of a great moment in history. In this case, RFK's decision to run for president, despite his many misgivings about doing so. It chronicles his determination to run the way he wanted to - not the ways the polls and pols told him to run. Ultimately, though, "The Last Campaign" shows us ...             Soldiers of Reason: The RAND Corporation and the Rise of the American Empire8 reviews Alex Abella Harcourt, 2008 Important and Thought-Provoking... I came across Alex Abella's fascinating book in the LAX airport newsstand, moments before boarding my $230 Virgin America flight to Washington. After my late friend Kevin's disturbing RAND conference room memorial service, I simply had to read it cover-to-cover on the flight. It took me until somewhere over Ohio. I really could not put the book down. The desire to reduce all questions to a matter ...             A Rumor of War105 reviews Philip Caputo Holt Paperbacks, 1996 Excellent look into front line Vietnam I thought this book was the best book on Vietnam that I have ever read. Its a facinating look into life as a line officer in a front line Marine Infantry batallion during the early part of the war. Caputo holds nothing back when it comes to describing life on the front line and what goes through the minds of these young, too young Marines who fought on the front line. An excellent read and I ...             Going After Cacciato73 reviews Tim O'Brien Broadway, 1999 Great book! this book is very well written and enjoyable. It isn't a book about war at all. There are 3 very interesting and seperate stories being told simultaneously.It is still very organized even though there are 3 different stories being told. Highly recommended book!             The Nightingale's Song65 reviews Robert Timberg Free Press, 1996 This is an important book The "Nightingales's Song" is a remarkable story. I know three of the five characters, (McCain, McFarlane, and Webb), and truly admire them all. This book is a great piece of reporting, and is more relevant today than it was when it was first published. Admiral Jim Stavridis, still on the front lines of history, and a wonderful writer as well, said this book is a, "Greek tragedy," and is, "no ...             We were Soldiers Once...And Young: Ia Drang--The Battle That Changed The War In Vietnam246 reviews Harold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway Random House, 1992 An excellent historical account of this battle with commentary included After seeing the movie version starring Mel Gibson based on this book, I wanted to read the historical account of the battle. Lt Gen Moore and Joseph Galloway do an excellent job describing the details in sequence of the two phases of the Ia Drang battle in the Viet Nam war (the movie covers the first phase only) including both facts and personal accounts of the battle. Lt Gen Moore's ...             Catfish and Mandala: A Two-Wheeled Voyage Through the Landscape and Memory of Vietnam114 reviews Andrew X. Pham Picador, 2000 Andrew's website is at www.andrewxpham.com, other info Andrew X. Pham's other works and notables: * Pham, Andrew X. The Eaves of Heaven: A Life in Three Wars. This title will be released on June 3, 2008.. ISBN 030738120X. As translator: * ng Thùy Trâm. Last Night I Dreamed of Peace: The Diary of Dang Thuy Tram. ISBN 0307347370. Notables: Kiriyama Prize, Whiting Writer Award, QPB Nonfiction Prize, Guardian Shortlist Finalist, NY ...             The Quiet American (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)102 reviews Graham Greene Penguin Classics, 2004 Wears well both as literature and political commentary I recently read THE QUIET AMERICAN directly after having read Greene's THE COMEDIANS. It is striking how similar the two novels are, although they were written about ten years apart. They both deal with political intrigue in a "third world" country (Vietnam in "Quiet American", Haiti in "Comedians"); they both are critical of American intervention (although it is much more front and center in ...             The Things They Carried (Cliffs Notes)2 reviews Jill Colella Cliffs Notes, 2000 Great study aid Cliff's notes once again delivers as a fantastic study aid. By no means should you use this as a replacement for the book. O'Brien has emerged as one of the greatest modern writers on the subject of war, and it would be a pity to overlook his writing. But if you are looking for help to write a paper on the topic, or just curious to discover more about the underlying meaning of the novel, don't ...             Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors18 reviews Andrea Quynhgiao Nguyen Ten Speed Press, 2006 amazing book- even for a non vietnamese When I got this book I had very limited knowledge on Vietnamese food. There is a striking difference in ingredients, spices and herbs used in the Vietnamese cuisine compared to western cooking and the author takes the time to explain all the different ingredients used, how and where to purchase them and how to store them. I found that very helpful! All the recipes in the book are explained in ...             We Were Soldiers Once...and Young: Ia Drang - the Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam14 reviews Harold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway Presidio Press, 2004 we were soldiers once and young This is one of the finest most vivid true story accounts of the war in Vietnam these young men were the true heroes of there generation. if you saw the movie read the Book. a fascinating account of courage and heartbreak during fierce battle against NVA And VietCong forces in the Ia drang Valley.              search for books america, american, battlefields, cacciato, campaign, catfish, changed, classics, corporation, counterinsurgency, flowers, foodways, inspired, journey, kennedy, kitchen, landscape, learning, lessons, lightning, mandala, nightingale, soldiers, swagger, through, treasured, two-wheeled, vietnamese, wednesday, wheeled books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen camera & photo: Leica 10x42 Rubber Armored Binocular (Black) Impressum - about us get your own free tag board