Among the most positive is an abundance of topnotch books, many written by veterans of the conflict. A nice overview of the country, history and maybe current affairs or a good novel that covers all this too. Sign up for the early bird books newsletter and get the best ebook deals delivered straight to your. Vietnam war nonfiction books for sale in stock ebay. The book covers the battles of the 1967 dak to campaign and includes the fights for hills 530, 664, 724, 823, 830, 875, 882, and 38 the battle of the slopes.
Oct 31, 2016 the emergence of modern vietnamese literature conghuyentonnu nhatrang date. The vietnam war was a very tragic time that was destructive and enormously violent. Vietnam novelsbooks vietnam lonely planet forum thorn tree. When appy workingclass war says all sides he is not exaggerating.
Both the nonfiction and fictional tales on this list have a sense of chilling realism gleaned from firsthand experience and indepth research. The best vietnam war books five books expert recommendations. The powerful words in these eleven books help us understand a complicated time in our recent history, and the political and personal legacy that it still carries. In my mind its one of the first really wellwritten books that describe the moral ambiguities and difficulties faced by a young marine officer in this particular war. Her articles and photographs have appeared in regional, national and international publications. The definitive collection of fiction and nonfiction on the war 1998 by stewart onan. The th valley by john del vecchio there have been a number of excellent books about vietnam. Jul 12, 2016 5 mustread books about war, written by veterans. From his encounters with exvietnamese soldiers to interviews with victims of his own violence, broyles memoir is a reminder of how the brotherhood of man can. June 22 december 1967, the longest and costliest battle in human lives during the vietnam war, non fiction. This muchadmired novelit received the national book award for fictionfeatures a plot that revolves around the vietnam war and drug smuggling. Pages in category vietnam in fiction the following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. An epic year with an elite airborne rifle company of the 101st airborne divisions wandering warriors, during the height of the vietnam war. This is a moving and honest memoir that is resoundingly extraordinary.
Obrien draws on his own war experiences in this collection of interlinked short stories that the new york times book. My top 10 fiction and nonfiction books to read on vietnam. Discover the best vietnam war history in best sellers. They are presented randomly within the categories of nonfiction and fiction. Tell me about the first book on your list, a rumor of war 1977.
Neil sheehan he was awarded a nonfiction pulitzer prize in 1989 and a national book award for a bright shining lie. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a graveyard called two bits. Vietnam fiction the seeds of enchantment 1921, by gilbert frankau multiple formats at items below if any are from related and broader terms. It was an eyeopener, taught me a lot about vietnam and the book was hard to put down. Great deals on vietnam war signed nonfiction books in english. Hollands opus, courage under fire, 84 charlie mopic, vietnam war stories, nick o read more. His collection of stories, blood and soap was chosen by the village voice as one of the best books of 2004. This book is about a lts rise to platoon leader and the action he saw and led on an outpost in the bush. A year in vietnam with the 173rd airborne stackpole military. Sep 15, 2017 whats your favorite book about the vietnam war. Julie titone is a professional writer who was married to grady myers from 1981 to 1991.
While the list of books about this conflict includes hundreds of enlightening works, we pick ten of the best texts offering illuminating perspectives on the war, its context and the effects it had on vietnam. Dec 05, 2015 my top 10 fiction and nonfiction books to read on vietnam. No 9 dispatches by michael herr 1977 a compelling sense of urgency and a unique voice make michael herrs vietnam memoir the definitive account of. They answered americas call to arms to fight the spread of communism in southeast asia. These include winners of national book awards and pulitzer prizes, both fiction and nonfiction.
Not only one of the best books about the vietnam war, but one of the best nonfiction books written by an american. Vietnam war nonfiction missouri secretary of state. Experience what life was like for the general populace during the war. Before he penned the screenplays for jarhead and castaway, a young william broyles enlisted to serve in the vietnam war. It was a time that many people remember and a time when our county was divided by their opinions. Vietnam war signed nonfiction books in english for sale. More than a decade later, he returned to his former battlegrounds and recorded his journey in goodbye vietnam. To order any of these titles, contact the library by email, mail or phone.
Navy, sherwood officers in flight suits offers this compelling presentation of americas fighter pilots of the vietnam era. Vietnam war hardcover nonfiction books for sale in stock. First published in 1977, dispatches was one of the f. Excellently written book that, while rich in detail, is fast paced and an interesting read.
Oct 06, 2016 the national book award for fiction, won in the past by names from william faulkner to philip roth, saw jacqueline woodson, winner of an nba for young peoples literature two years ago, picked. Frank snepp his book, decent interval, was published by random house in total secrecy without cia approval. Mar 17, 2017 the long history of the vietnam novel. Patrick sheane duncan knows war and he knows how to create riveting fiction. This book, easily one of the best pieces of war fiction, is definitely one of the best books written by vietnam war veterans. Are there any nonfiction books written about vietnam from. Friendly fire, one of the earliest 1976 notable nonfiction books about the vietnam war, is now available electronically through open road media.
An epic year with an elite airborne rifle company of the 101st airborne divisions wandering warriors, during the height of the vietnam war by st john, rick 4. These 10 books, in addition to the ones below, were recommended multiple times. Discover some of the most recommended and best vietnam war books in fiction, nonfiction, and middle grade and childrens literature. Fehrenbachwho was there on the ground and experienced the war firsthand.
It has been presented since 1962 for a distinguished book of nonfiction by an american author, published during the preceding calendar year, that is not eligible for consideration in another category. Vietnam revisited shares the personal stories of americas sons and daughters who fought the most unpopular war in our nations history. Philip caputo was a marine who later became a very wellknown journalist. We also suggest you take them along on your trip as they can be so beneficial when you get lost, or when you try to find activities to fill in spare time in a day.
Pages in category novels set in vietnam the following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. Duncana vietnam war veteran screenwriter, director, and novelist mr. Feel free to submit interesting articles, tell us about this cool book you just read, or start a discussion about who everyones favorite figure of minor french nobility is. Oct 08, 2015 not only one of the best books about the vietnam war, but one of the best non fiction books written by an american. Unforgettable experiences are everywhere in vietnam. Bbc journalist haytons readable and informative book is a. Nonfiction updated december 2006 a war story is good, but sometimes nonfiction can be more interesting, as in these true vietnam war stories, compiled by reader advisor paul mathews. Krepinevich, a major with the strategic plans and policy division of the army, raises serious questions about the militarys ability to learn from its mistakes in vietnam. Enough books novels and nonfiction have been published about the vietnam war and its aftermath to fill a modestsized library. Vietnam, slavery and racism tackled on nba nonfiction. You may also request these titles online through our opac. Its difficult to think of any group of people who were involved in the many and varied aspects of the american war in vietnam. After we posted this article, times readers weighed in with their favorite books on the vietnam war. This audiobook is about the vietnam experience as a combat medic in 1967 68 that had many shades of darkness to it.
Covering world war i, world war ii, and the vietnam war, this book does an exceptional job illuminating the psychological aspects of wartime on those who do the killing. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. First published in 1977, dispatches was one of the first pieces of american literature that portrayed the experiences of soldiers in the vietnam. I wholly recommend this book to whoever wants to know more about the vietnam war or about the army. The ultimate 2020 list of best vietnam books to read.
Ten vietnam war novels to read council on foreign relations. New viet nam studies initiative november 16, 2019 as we approach the 45th anniversary of the end of the viet nam war, its crucial those most heavily affected by the conflict have their narrative placed straight and center. Readers weighed in on the best books about the vietnam war. A marines true story of duty and heroism in vietnam kindle edition. In the book that inspired the awardwinning movie the theory of everythingstarring eddie redmayne and felicity jonesstephen hawkings first wife, jane wilde hawking, depicts the ups and downs of their marriagefrom the high price of fame to the difficulties in being married to someone who requires 24hour care. The top 30 vietnam war books to read this winter historynet. Herr commands one of the great voices in american literature, and is so overwhelming, so powerful, that he can, like hemingway, wreak havoc on the style of wouldbe writers who would fall under his spell. Nonfiction an intimate history of killing by joanna bourke. The emergence of modern vietnamese literature conghuyen. A slew of war memoirs stand with the best writing of that genre. Opinion the long history of the vietnam novel the new. The sympathizer, without remorse, the quiet american, matterhorn, preacher, volume 3.
Memories of a marine in viet nam and millions of other books are available for instant access. Huong nguyen 0 comments modern vietnamese literature emerged when the full development of quoc ngu as a medium enabled writing both in prose and in verse to depart from the traditional literature which was very much influenced by the. The vietnam war has scarred, transformed and inspired countless writers and art practitioners. Popular vietnam war fiction books goodreads share book. There are an extraordinary number of works both fiction and nonfiction that seek to understand the impact of the war or simply excise the longfestering wounds. It is a valuable contribution to the literature not only on vietnam but on the way. It was an excellent read and you got the idea how life can end in a. Ron steinman nbcs bureau chief in saigon during the vietnam war. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Dispatches is a nonfiction book by michael herr that describes the authors experiences in vietnam as a war correspondent for esquire magazine. Find below a list of the most popular vietnam travel books. Online shopping for vietnam war from a great selection at kindle store store. So i thought i would ask if you have an recommendations for books about vietnam fiction or non fiction to read when we are there. Read this and over 1 million books with kindle unlimited.
It went on to win a number of prestigious awards, including the pulitzer prize for nonfiction, national book award, and the bancroft prize. The pulitzer prize for general nonfiction is one of the seven american pulitzer prizes that are annually awarded for letters, drama, and music. Great deals on vietnam war hardcover nonfiction books. A history of the vietnamese by keith weller taylor, hanois war. Matterhorn by karl marlantes, the things they carried by tim obrien, the th valley by john m. The violence, tragedy, bravery, and loss of the vietnam war has been memorialized in countless novels and works of nonfiction. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Contemporary fiction from vietnam and three vietnamese poets. Larry heinemannthe awardwinning novelist much of whose work reflected his experiences as a workingclass kid from chicago who was drafted into the army and served a 196768 vietnam war tour of duty with the 25th. These books will all help you as you plan your vietnam holiday. Come home from that pointless and immoral war and find one. An international history of the war for peace in vi.
Dispatches is a new journalism book by michael herr that describes the authors experiences in vietnam as a war correspondent for esquire magazine. A land of staggering natural beauty and cultural complexities, of dynamic megacities and hilltribe villages, vietnam is both exotic and compelling. Vietnam war, 19611975teen nonfiction, vietnam history. Authored by journalist frances fitzgerald, this account of vietnam, its history, and the effects of its war with the united states was on the bestseller list for more than ten weeks. Pacos story won the 1987 national book award for fiction. While antiwar sentiment and protests raged at home, many americans volunteered to serve in the vietnam war.
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