Synopsis
As a new generation comes of age, Home to War presents a vivid portrait of American soldiers who faced rejection by the nation in whose name they fought, and virtual abandonment by the government that sent them to risk their lives. In spite of formidable obstacles, these young Vietnam veterans joined together and committed themselves to heroic battles on the home front, from their unsung role in the antiwar movement to their unflagging campaign for medical help and compensation. There is Jan Barry, a disillusioned former West Point cadet who founded Vietnam Veterans Against the War, an organization that would become a beacon of hope for returning vets; Al Hubbard, a charismatic former Black Panther who led thousands of angry veterans to the steps of the Capitol to protest the war and the government s shabby treatment of its veterans; Ron Kovic, whose outrageous and courageous stunts, uncensored comments, and provocative politics drew needed attention to the cause; and many others whose inspiring struggles served themselves, their fellow soldiers, and their country. Encompassing some thirty years of activism, readjustment, and healing, Home to War is a fitting tribute to the unbreakable courage, idealism, and decades-long endurance of this generation of American soldiers.
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“Home to War is amazing. It is simultaneously a horror story and a history lesson, a love story of camaraderie and a whacked-out, often humorous series of biographical sketches.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“Home to War is an essential chronicle of a history that no one but the participants know well. Nicosia’s rich narrative [proves that] more than a quarter century after the end of that shameful war, attention must still be paid.”—Washington Post
“Gerald Nicosia’s exhaustive chronicle of Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) and the numerous organizations descended from it [covers] an important but largely unknown chapter in our nation’s history. . . . Home to War remains a monument to the only heroism emerging in that particular nightmare.” —Newsday
“In his essential new book, Home to War, Gerald Nicosia gives us a comprehensive history of Vietnam Veterans Against the War, from its inception through court cases involving Agent Orange. . . . his time and commitment show up on every page.”—Los Angeles Times
“Gerald Nicosia’s passionate account of the Vietnam veterans’ movement reminds us [that] the war continues to haunt the American soul.”—Chicago Tribune
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