Born on the Fourth of July
By: Ron Kovic.
Publisher: Akashic Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9781888451788
Subjects: Kovic, Ron; Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American
Genres: Personal narratives, American.
Description: 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.