THE GOOD SOLDIER
by Paul C. Steffy
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Pub Date Apr 11 2015 | Archive Date Nov 27 2015
CreateSpace | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Description
Freedom comes with a price, but why do so many combat service members pay their portion for the rest of their lives?
In 1967, eighteen-year old Brad Thomas hears the patriotic call of military duty. He joins the U.S. Army to serve in the Infantry. During his year in Vietnam, over two dozen of his friends and acquaintances die—some within his reach.
One day, on a recon patrol his platoon walked through a small Vietnamese village. He had three weeks remaining in country when he received an unexpected gift from an elderly local woman.
In October 1968, he returned home and the truth was obvious—both he and his country had changed.
Now, decades later, to give meaning to her gift, and to lessen his war grief, he hopes to find her village on a seven-day tour of South Vietnam with other veterans somewhere around Ho Chi Minh City. The visit changes his life.
In 1967, eighteen-year old Brad Thomas hears the patriotic call of military duty. He joins the U.S. Army to serve in the Infantry. During his year in Vietnam, over two dozen of his friends and acquaintances die—some within his reach.
One day, on a recon patrol his platoon walked through a small Vietnamese village. He had three weeks remaining in country when he received an unexpected gift from an elderly local woman.
In October 1968, he returned home and the truth was obvious—both he and his country had changed.
Now, decades later, to give meaning to her gift, and to lessen his war grief, he hopes to find her village on a seven-day tour of South Vietnam with other veterans somewhere around Ho Chi Minh City. The visit changes his life.
A Note From the Publisher
Also available in ebook format, $2.99.
Also available in ebook format, $2.99.
Advance Praise
“A friend gave me this book and I finished it in two evenings. The story of Brad is, I imagine, the story of many returning vets and the author keeps the reader engaged, both emotionally and intellectually, throughout all 134 pages. Reading about Brad's experiences in Vietnam and the loss of so many friends in such horrific ways was heart-wrenching. Hearing about his flashbacks and nightmares and how they affected his personal life over the years was sad and equally heart-wrenching. The chapters that follow Brad and Wes, as they return to Vietnam and revisit the scenes of so much destruction and human loss were moving and encouraging. Mr. Steffy makes you feel for both men as they slowly come to terms with what happened and are able to banish some of the ghosts of their past . This is a book that I think should be read by the family and friends of any returning vet, as it provides valuable insight into the minds of men and women who have been through so much and continue to be affected by it.”
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781506139135 |
| PRICE | $6.55 (USD) |
