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Letters from Vietnam: Voices of War

Bill Adler, ed.
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Letters from Vietnam: Voices of War

Nonfiction | Collection of Letters | Adult | Published in 1968

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Bill Adler, ed.

Letters from Vietnam: Voices of War

Nonfiction | Collection of Letters | Adult | Published in 1968
Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Collection of Letters • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1960s

Theme
Publication Year

1968

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Published in 2003, Letters from Vietnam: Voices of War, edited by Bill Adler, is a collection of personal letters written by servicemen and women during the Vietnam War, offering honest, unique perspectives from soldiers, medical personnel, advisors, Red Cross volunteers, and South Vietnamese allies. The book is divided into four sections: “Combat,” “Life,” “The Vietnamese People,” and “Reflection,” and includes black-and-white photographs as well as images of handwritten notes. Some letters contain graphic descriptions of war experiences.

Emotional

Melancholic

Inspirational

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

111 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Letters from Vietnam: Voices of War edited by Bill Adler offers a poignant collection of letters from soldiers, capturing raw emotions and the harsh realities of combat. Critics praise its authenticity and emotional depth. However, some feel its episodic nature lacks narrative cohesion. Overall, it provides a powerful, if sometimes fragmented, insight into the Vietnam War.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Letters from Vietnam: Voices of War?

A reader who would enjoy Letters from Vietnam: Voices of War by Bill Adler, ed. is typically someone interested in first-hand war accounts and military history. It appeals to fans of We Were Soldiers Once… and Young and The Things They Carried, offering personal glimpses similar to those found in The Dear John Letters.

4.2

111 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

212

Format

Collection of Letters • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1960s

Theme
Publication Year

1968

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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