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ISBN-10: 1617754692
ISBN-13: 9781617754692
Publisher: Akashic Books, Ltd.
Publish Date: 07/04/2016
Dimensions: 8.20" L, 5.20" W, 0.70" H

Born on the Fourth of July (Anniversary)

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Price: $15.95

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“Classic and timeless!” —New York Times

“As relevant as ever, this book is an education. Ron is a true American, and his great heart and hard-won wisdom shine through these pages.” –Oliver Stone, filmmaker

This New York Times best seller (more than one million copies sold), presented here in a special fortieth-anniversary edition with a brand-new foreword by Bruce Springsteen, details the author’s life story (portrayed by Tom Cruise in the Oliver Stone film)–from a patriotic soldier in Vietnam, to his severe battlefield injury, to his role as the country’s most outspoken anti-Vietnam War advocate, spreading his message from his wheelchair.

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The book details Kovic's entering of the Vietnam War as a fierce, pro-war patriot before becoming an outspoken peace activist after an injury paralyzed him and he returned home to a cold reception.– "Rolling Stone"
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Details

ISBN-10: 1617754692
ISBN-13: 9781617754692
Publisher: Akashic Books, Ltd.
Publish Date: 07/04/2016
Dimensions: 8.20" L, 5.20" W, 0.70" H
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