“I am the living death, a Memorial Day on wheels. I am your Yankee Doodle Dandy, your John Wayne come home, your Fourth of July firecracker exploding in the grave.”
Quote by Ron Kovic
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Born on the Fourth of July: 40th Anniversary Edition
This 40th anniversary edition of the biography delves into the life of Ron Kovic, a disabled Vietnam War veteran. The book narrates Kovic's journey from a young man's idealistic view of war to his disillusionment and activism against the war. It provides an intimate look at the physical and emotional toll of war, as well as Kovic's fight for veterans' rights. more
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