Into the Green: A Reconnaissance by Fire
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.13 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0452282527 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In this stylized Vietnam War memoir, McDonald (Blue Truth) lets loose with bursts of memories in the form of many short chapters, each of which deals with some aspect of the author's war experiences. At his best, McDonald convincingly evokes the feel of the war from his ground-level perspective and his witnessing of much death and destruction. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.. McDonald has bitterly harsh things to say about Robert McNamara, Jane Fonda, war correspondents and combat photographers. He worked in a three-man team and saw more than his share of action before leaving Vietnam on a medevac helicopter, the victim of a severe case of malaria. He arrived
INTO THE GREEN J. Cooper I found this book heartbreaking to read. Being divorced from a Viet Nam Vet, Special Forces, I wished that I knew then what I know now. My EX could never speak about the subject. It was like watching a giant of a man come completely unglued. After reading Cherokee Paul's version, I now understand why. The disrespect that the Americans showed these men upon returning to their country is a disgrace. Although, I am from the same generation, I am proud to say that I never took part in any of the demonstrations. Getting into this book brings you closer to understanding the horror that they were faced with. I believe the writer de. Well written enjoyable different style book ED Anthony excellent readdifferent style than most but truly enjoyable.. "Into the Green : A Reconnaissance by Fire" according to key west. If you served in Vietanm, read this book. If you not there, be thankful, and read this book. Cherokee Paul McDonald brought back feelings, smells and sensations that had been forgotten to me for over thirty years. This is a powerful book!
An indelible portrait of a soldier and of the physical and emotional destruction that is the legacy of all wars, Into the Green is a haunting chronicle of a place and a time that will never fade from memory.. In a series of interlocking episodes he describes the daily grind of military life and the terror and brutality of active combat. McDonald tells his story "in the voice of memory; as a writer looking back." He wanted to capture the immediacy of war moment by moment-the tastes, the textures, the colors, smells, and emotions that have stayed with him forever. He talks about the men who were his comrades and friends, and nights spent in the impenetrable darkness of steaming jungles beneath a triple canopy of green in the central highlands of Vietnam. Born out of memories and em