“Numbers have dehumanized us. Over breakfast coffee we read of 40,000 American dead in Vietnam. Instead of vomiting, we reach for the toast. Our morning rush through crowded streets is not to cry murder but to hit that trough before somebody else gobbles our share.”
This novel is a harrowing account of the First World War through the eyes of a soldier who has lost all his limbs and senses. The narrative delves into the soldier's struggle for meaning and connection in a world that has become alien to him. more
Dalton Trumbo was an American screenwriter who made significant contributions to the film industry. Born on December 9, 1905, and passing away on September 10, 1976, Trumbo's career spanned several decades, during which he wrote scripts for numerous films. more