I dont understand why middle school boys are so intrigued by war, but they are. The next book in our sixinone, fullcolor bio series will focus on the five ws of the vietnam war who, what, where, when, and why. This book will follow the lives of six key players during one of the most controversial wars in history. Vietnam war at amazon vietnam war on dvd at amazon vietnam war kindle books. Bruce franklin the first college anthology of american literature about the vietnam war brings together 16 stories, 5 songs, and 63 poems in an affordable text for literature and history courses. Silent spring deadly autumn of the vietnam war by patrick. Nonfiction with 1989s the end of nature, mckibben was among the first to alert the public to climate change.
Fair warning, his description of the vietnam war will make you angry, depressed, sad, and happy all at the same time. The vietnam war was a very tragic time that was destructive and enormously violent. Among the most positive is an abundance of topnotch books, many written by veterans of the conflict. Heres s picks for the top 10 books written about world war i. Considered by many to be the most important book to come out of the vietnam war, we were soldiers tells the story of one of the most horrendous battles of the war, chronicled by the only reporter on the ground throughout the fighting. An international history of the war for peace in vi. I really find that era fascinating and terrible and confusing, and so many great stories about so many great things came out of it. A history of the vietnamese by keith weller taylor, hanois war. Dec 05, 2016 2017 nonfiction for ya and middle grade readers. I write nonfiction books and articles focusing on modern american military history. Some of these are fiction books about vietnam war based on factual information, whilst others include some of the best books on vietnam history of the war. Smashwords about richard gould, author of refusal to. Ive read all the obrien cacciato and in the lake of the woods are my favorites, so you can save those suggestions.
Very few aspects of the american war in vietnam have not come under the microscope in books, magazine articles, scholarly journals, blog postsor any other medium. Wards the vietnam war relives a conflict that divided americans 50 years ago, and continues to evoke. In 2010, the new york times described obriens book as a vietnam classic. I have the civil war and wwii and i will have to look for the others. Pages in category vietnam war fiction the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. If you want gripping, true action of ww2, read last battle station, if you can find it, about one of the greatest, rarely told battles of ww2, the battle of java sea, the story of the uss hous. The story of anna vu, as told by her father, this biography includes the. This captivating nonfiction investigation of the pentagon papers has captured. Bass the eudaemonic pie expands his new yorker profile of vietnamese journalistspy pham xuan an into this atmospheric study of tangled wartime loyalties. 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.
The 89 best vietnam war books recommended by steve blank, amber. Feb 24, 20 my one objection is that this series is published in paperback and there doesnt even seem to be a prebind available. Best literature about the vietnam war 283 books goodreads. He was among other things, a high school history teacher, author, historical researcher, taxi driver, and viet nam era draft resister. The th valley by john del vecchio there have been a number of excellent books about vietnam. Oct 16, 2018 the prolific, prizewinning military historian turns his attention to the vietnam war. A turning point of the american war in vietnam, by mark bowden economist bookseconomist books. John paul vann and america in vietnam 1988 is a book by neil sheehan, a former new york times reporter, about u. Dk publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. 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. Three are novels, two of which were written by vietnam war veterans. Whilst some of these books are a bit older, they are still brilliant to read and give you great insight into the war. Find below a collection of the best books on the vietnam war. Britannica digital learning the vietnam war explores the long and costly civil war pitting south vietnamese and u.
This book is a voyage into everything the us government. Oct 19, 2017 richard gould 194720 was my husband and a longtime denver resident. An epic year with an elite airborne rifle company of the 101st airborne divisions wandering warriors, during the height of the vietnam war. Nobody ever talks about the vietnam war, so it was interesting to me. Stuart murray traces the history of the asian war that killed over 58,000 americans, discussing the causes and effects, leaders, major battles, guerrilla warfare, aerial bombing, weaponry, peace negotiations, and. Three are novels, two of which were written by vietnam war. Selected by the modern library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time in this magisterial book, a monument of history and biography that was awarded the national book award and the pulitzer prize for nonfiction, renowned journalist neil sheehan tells the story of lieutenant colonel john paul vannthe one irreplaceable american in vietnamand of the tragedy that destroyed. Very frustrating, especially since the other books in this series are appealing as well. Explaining the history without bias is a huge task, yet diggs meets the challenge by looking at multiple points of view from both sides of the conflict. Silent spring deadly autumn of the vietnam war was not written to give you a rosy picture of the vietnam war.
I have read literally 100s of books on these topics. Considered by many to be the most important book to come out of the vietnam war. While the list of books about this conflict includes hundreds of enlightening works, we pick ten of the best texts offering illuminating perspectives on. Her books include highly regarded titles on anne frank, the black death and the vietnam war, books on religions and the conflict between north and south korea, and forthcoming titles on selfharm and relationships.
It was a time that many people remember and a time when our county was divided by their opinions. She lives the green lifestyle and has undertaken voluntary work for a range of organizations. I had no idea there were more books in the profile series. The top 30 vietnam war books from, which includes both fiction and nonfiction or the new york timess list of the best books about the vietnam war, which includes reader suggestions as well as the editors picks. Having defeated the french after a bitter war, vietnamese forces under ho chi minh expected to govern vietnam, but in 1954, the geneva conference awarded them only the northern half. Ready to read the most celebrated and best vietnam war books. Before he penned the screenplays for jarhead and castaway, a young william broyles enlisted to serve in the vietnam war. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. From actionpacked eyewitness accounts such as guadalcanal diary to devastating holocaust memoirs like the diary of anne frank and night to the thrilling espionage tale of operation mincemeat, world war ii is the subject of some of the most fascinating and influential nonfiction books ever written.
World war ii used to be the big interest, but with more and more middle school students having grandfathers who were involved in vietnam, i have had a lot of requests for books from that era, and there arent a lot of them out there. Despite how one may feel about the war, the universal themes bourke exposes re. My main areas of interest are the vietnam war and the marine corps. 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 war in our. Just as it took decades for us to learn the full extent of the damage wrought by the vietnam war, we are just now starting to glimpse the hurt and. The best vietnam war books five books expert recommendations. The book fills in many of the unknown details surrounding the amazing work done by the 5th special forces group in vietnam. These gripping narrative nonfiction books are sure to please fiction lovers.
But rather it asks you to consider and question everything you think you know about the most contested war in us history. The vietnam war tells the story of vietnam through powerful images. James warren author of nonfiction books henry holt, simon. A bright shining lie, which won a pulitzer prize for nonfiction and is a classic of vietnam. The definitive illustrated history dk, smithsonian. The politics of the vietnam war nonfiction 116 books goodreads. Best fictioncreative nonfiction about the vietnam war. 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. Murray provides a factfilled tour dhorizon of the wars suffered by vietnam from world war ii to the paris peace accords. Discover the best vietnam war history in best sellers. Readers weighed in on the best books about the vietnam war. World wars i and ii, and the korean war, the vietnam war, and the gulf wars to reveal evolving attitudes toward the use and effectiveness of deceptive operations. The recon company that earned five medals of honor and included americas.
William timothy tim obrien born october 1, 1946 is an american novelist. Depending on location, tradein submissions shipped via u. Every book on vietnam in the section claimed to be the best ever written on the subject. Americas wars have inspired some of the worlds best literature, and the vietnam war is no exception. James warren author of nonfiction books henry holt. He is best known for his book the things they carried 1990, a collection of linked. These include winners of national book awards and pulitzer prizes, both fiction and nonfiction. At the time of his death, he was putting finish touches on his latest book, refusal to submit, about his own experiences leading up to and following his refusal of induction into the u. The ultimate 2020 list of best vietnam books to read. Im glad the book was written as eventually the vietnam war will, like others, fade from living memory and this book gives insight into the motives and mindsets of people involved which might otherwise be lost. He is best known for his book the things they carried 1990, a collection of linked semiautobiographical stories inspired by obriens experiences in the vietnam war. In the familiar eyewitness format, each usually twopage spread highlights a particular incident or element the indochina war of 1946, the tet offensive, the television war, the fall of saigon in 1975, etc. What is a good recommendation for a nonfiction book on. To order any of these titles, contact the library by email, mail or phone.
More than a decade later, he returned to his former battlegrounds and recorded his journey in goodbye vietnam. The vietnam war has scarred, transformed and inspired countless writers and art practitioners. Jun 04, 2018 the vietnam war by barbara diggs, a title in the inquire and investigate series, looks closely at the history of vietnam and what happened there in the decades after world war ii. For viewers of the ken burns pbs documentary on the vietnam war, here are some more stories you might love. Matterhorn by karl marlantes, the things they carried by tim obrien, the th valley by john m. In this firstever, fully illustrated biography, we finally learn the full story of one of. You may also request these titles online through our opac.
The prolific, prizewinning military historian turns his attention to the vietnam war. Along with the civil war and world war ii, there are also the books tech titans, peace warriors and civil champions. Profiles is so much more than just your typical biography. Looking for the best nonfiction books to read if you mainly read fiction. Michael inman, curator of rare books at the new york public library, and curator of the current exhibition over here.
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. Policy the objectives of the vietnam war were containment and credibility brigham, 12. It was the ideal that if communism spread, it would put they american way of life endanger. Nonfiction an intimate history of killing by joanna bourke. Its a book that cuts through to the heart of the circumstances and deadly chemicals used throughout the war. The vietnam war is a staggering achievement in documentary storytelling the 18hour nonfiction epic is a thorough, engrossing dive into history. This one is particularly good though, in that it is very informative regarding the vietnam war. Army lieutenant colonel john paul vann killed in action and the united states involvement in the vietnam war. How long will it take to receive payment once i sell my book. Vietnam war, 19611975teen nonfiction, vietnam history. The top 30 vietnam war books to read this winter historynet. Apr 04, 2017 murray provides a factfilled tour dhorizon of the wars suffered by vietnam from world war ii to the paris peace accords. Wwi and the fight for the american mind, picked out the best nonfiction books.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Military this is a hilarious tale of an air force combat fighter pilot in vietnam who goes out on patrol with a special forces team he has supported many times from the air. 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. Ten vietnam war novels to read council on foreign relations.
One is literary nonfiction by a vietnam war veteran. A vietnam war story 2002, public affairs by john laurence. Friendly fire, one of the earliest 1976 notable nonfiction books about the vietnam war, is now available electronically through open road media. Joseph galloway interviewed hundreds of soldiers who fought during the twoday battle, revealing a significant. My top 10 fiction and nonfiction books to read on vietnam. Discussionquestion suggestions for vietnam war nonfiction books. From high profile figures like abraham lincoln and eleanor roosevelt to the trailblazing genderambiguous. Just as it took decades for us to learn the full extent of the damage wrought by the vietnam war, we.
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