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The Education of Corporal John Musgrave: Vietnam and Its Aftermath

John Musgrave
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The Education of Corporal John Musgrave: Vietnam and Its Aftermath

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

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John Musgrave

The Education of Corporal John Musgrave: Vietnam and Its Aftermath

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1960s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Education of Corporal John Musgrave by John Musgrave recounts a Vietnam War veteran's personal experiences and the profound impact of the conflict on his life. It explores themes of trauma, resilience, and healing, providing a candid and poignant narrative of a soldier's journey both during and after the war.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

221 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of The Education of Corporal John Musgrave by John Musgrave highlight its powerful and raw depiction of a soldier's transformation through war and peace. Readers praise the memoir's emotional depth and candid storytelling. However, some critique the pacing as uneven. Overall, it's an impactful read on personal growth amid conflict.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Education of Corporal John Musgrave: Vietnam and Its Aftermath?

Readers who appreciate The Education of Corporal John Musgrave by John Musgrave are likely veterans, history enthusiasts, and those interested in personal memoirs of wartime experiences. Similar to The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien and Born on the Fourth of July by Ron Kovic, this book delves into the emotional and psychological impacts of the Vietnam War.

4.5

221 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1960s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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