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In Country Author: In the summer of 1984, the war in Vietnam comes home to Sam Hughes, whose father was killed there before she was born: The soldier-boy in the picture never changed. In a way that made him dependable. But he seemed so innocent. "Astronauts have been to the moon," she blurted out to the picture. "You missed Watergate. I was in the second grade."... more »
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3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a wonderful book. Watch the movie after you read the book as the book is more involved and better. A great post Viet Nam America tale. Strong characters and memorable. A great writer!! In the current issue of Paste Magazine this book is chosen as the best in classic fiction for it's era--Viet Nam!
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By award winning author Bobbie Ann Mason. A moving story of a young woman (Sam Hughes)whose father was killed in Vietnam before she was born. A glimpse into the reality of war.
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This is one of my favorite books! I found myself with an extra copy and thought I'd share it with someone.
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