I Fought a War That Wasn't Mine (Paperback)

Chevey M. Davis

ISBN 10: 1500130117 / ISBN 13: 9781500130114

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

About this Item

Paperback. My name is Joseph Smith I am a seventeen year old-African American- young man- I just graduated high school and was hired at the Mill. I Still live at home with my Mother, Father and three siblings but feel it is time to move out on my own and take responsibility of my life- as a man should; my older brother has made different plans for me though. "I can't believe my own brother would deceive me so easily; for fear of his own destiny." Finding myself in the Vietnam War- fighting to stay alive; pushing emotional feelings deep inside, living in the marsh of death and fear, having to step-up and be a man- then deciding to forgive. I have painfully survived my years into manhood - but was headed down the wrong path when an unexpected tragedy shakes me to the core of my soul. I find old letters from my Mother that guide me and assure me that things will work out fine regardless of the pain I find myself in, yet again. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: I Fought a War That Wasn't Mine (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1500130117
• ISBN 13: 9781500130114
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

My name is Joseph Smith I am a seventeen year old-African American- young man- I just graduated high school and was hired at the Mill. I Still live at home with my Mother, Father and three siblings but feel it is time to move out on my own and take responsibility of my life- as a man should; my older brother has made different plans for me though. "I can't believe my own brother would deceive me so easily; for fear of his own destiny." Finding myself in the Vietnam War- fighting to stay alive; pushing emotional feelings deep inside, living in the marsh of death and fear, having to step-up and be a man- then deciding to forgive. I have painfully survived my years into manhood - but was headed down the wrong path when an unexpected tragedy shakes me to the core of my soul. I find old letters from my Mother that guide me and assure me that things will work out fine regardless of the pain I find myself in, yet again.

About the Author

Chevey Davis graduated from Hopewell High in 1985, enlisted in the United States Army Reserves a month after graduation- serving seven years. I am a proud mother of three children- pregnant with my son, when my troop went to Desert Storm in 1990. I just want to wish a safe return to the troops in 2011.