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Hard covers with dust jacket intact-good condition. Winner pays for the book's shipment (11.10 oz.).

Baker's work is a valuable addition to the body of Vietnam literature. Though not a Nam vet himself, having been fortunate to have a draft-deferment while in college, Baker began this project in 1972.
It was when he became friends with a Vietnam vet named Brian, that his interest peaked, and his desire to learn more about the real war was born.
He writes, "It was apparent that the whole story hadn't really been told. I couldn't tell it myself, but I sure as hell wanted to hear it."
He wanted answers to questions such as "What happened in Vietnam? What did it look like? How did it smell? What happened to you? Vietnam veterans know firsthand the statistics, the heroism, the evil and the madness."
So he set out to get veterans to open up and share their experiences. Approaching them with candor and respect, some told him nothing, while
others opened up and let him examine this dark corner of their lives. Baker notes "Vietnam was more than ideologies and armies. The war and its cultural ramifications provided the ritual passage to adulthood for a generation of Americans- my generation."
His project was an ambitious one, as he interviewed over 150 men and women, officers and draftees, prowar and antiwar vets, as well as highly decorated soldiers. They all shared something profound; surviving the war, going home, and trying to get on with their lives.
The truth hurts. These stories will enlighten, educate, shock, and oftentimes, break your heart. But you will come away with a broader understanding, and respect for, those who fought, or were in any way, part of America's long, bloody involvement in Vietnam.
Kudos to Baker for his rich contribution on this vital part of our history. Excellent book- highly recommended.