A Soldier's Story: Forever Changed: An Infantryman's Saga of Life and Death in Vietnam
Paperback – December 16, 2016
Description
"Infantrymen in Vietnam represented the best of "Middle America." This true life story depicts the essence of life in combat - the harsh living conditions as well as the intensity of ambushes and firefights. This book is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit." - Steve Donaldson, LTC, USA (Retired) "This memoir offers both a historical perspective and wisdom earned over a lifetime of reflection. Most importantly, Richard's story has a moral core. It is the story of a young man who demonstrates individual courage and commitment to duty when called upon to serve." - Dan Guenther, Marine Captain, Vietnam and author of China Wind "In vivid detail, Richard captures his journey from Iowa to Vietnam. He is commended for not only his service to our country, but for writing about what remains an often emotional part of U.S. history. His words put you in the foxhole, in the chopper and many times - in the thick of enemy fire. Insightful, powerful and at times heart wrenching." - Steffan Tubbs, Director, ACRONYM: The Cross-Generational Battle with PTSD and host, KOA NewsRadio Denver
Features & Highlights
- This book details what was asked of young men who were thrown into combat during America's most controversal war - Vietnam. The transition of a young man's peaceful life in Iowa to facing firefights and booby traps in Vietnam is described along with the sorrow of seeing friends killed and seriously wounded in battle. The harshness of the living conditions and the intensity of combat are depicted along with the emotional impact of those experiences. It is the story of a young man who demonstrates individual courage and commitment to duty when called to serve. The author's words put you in the foxhole, in the choper, and many times, in the thick of enemy fire. Insiteful, powerful and at times heart wrenching, The author also shares his personal battel to overcome seriousl physidal injuries after being wounded in action. This book is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit.
