Conscientious Objector (698 results)

Condition: Good. A conscientious objector who served as a medic during the Vietnam War offers an unflinching, compelling account of his experiences on the battlefield, describing his work with the injured and dying in the heart of combat.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In 1968 at the height of the Vietnam War, an estimated 1,300 soldiers who had enlisted in the U.S. Army declared they were conscientious objectors and petitioned the Army for their release from the service. This powerful memoir shares the true story of one of those men - Jan Parkinson. Through his book, Parkinson shares a true act of courage to stand up for what was right. Jan had grown up believing that we--the Americans --were always the good guys, resorting to violence only when necessary. But from the moment he got off the bus at Fort Dix, New Jersey, to begin basic combat training, he found the Army's focus on the use of violence to resolve conflicts between people or nations was deeply disturbing. "We are all here to learn to be killers," one of the drill instructors bragged as he was teaching the new soldiers how to make a bayonet wound more gruesome and painful for an adversary. Although he recognized the need to serve his country, it did not override his Christian faith which he believed did not give someone the right to take another person's life regardless of who ordered it. Courageously, he informed his company commander, Captain Douglas, that he was a conscientious objector, and he would not use a weapon even in training exercises. He also refused to accept his Army pay since it would indicate his acceptance of the Army' actions and motives. Douglas considered that an act of defiance and removed him from all training, had him housed in isolation and falsified his records so he would be transferred elsewhere and become someone else's problem to solve. He ended up in Fairbanks, Alaska where his situation changed dramatically. Although he was still part of the "war business," he was not confined to an army base twenty-four hours a day, so he was sometimes able to reconnect with the civilian world. Ironically his new commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Colonna, believed he was sincere and as a result, he was one of the very few conscientious objectors released from the military.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Publisher overstock. May have remainder mark / minor shelfwear. 99% of orders arrive in 4-10 days. Discounted shipping on multiple books.

mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. A conscientious objector who served as a medic during the Vietnam War offers an unflinching, compelling account of his experiences on the battlefield, describing his work with the injured and dying in the heart of combat.

Condition: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Very good condition though spine is slightly cocked and has some reading creases. Otherwise minor edgewear. All intact. No writing or marking.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In 1968 at the height of the Vietnam War, an estimated 1,300 soldiers who had enlisted in the U.S. Army declared they were conscientious objectors and petitioned the Army for their release from the service. This powerful memoir shares the true story of one of those men - Jan Parkinson. Through his book, Parkinson shares a true act of courage to stand up for what was right. Jan had grown up believing that we--the Americans --were always the good guys, resorting to violence only when necessary. But from the moment he got off the bus at Fort Dix, New Jersey, to begin basic combat training, he found the Army's focus on the use of violence to resolve conflicts between people or nations was deeply disturbing. "We are all here to learn to be killers," one of the drill instructors bragged as he was teaching the new soldiers how to make a bayonet wound more gruesome and painful for an adversary. Although he recognized the need to serve his country, it did not override his Christian faith which he believed did not give someone the right to take another person's life regardless of who ordered it. Courageously, he informed his company commander, Captain Douglas, that he was a conscientious objector, and he would not use a weapon even in training exercises. He also refused to accept his Army pay since it would indicate his acceptance of the Army' actions and motives. Douglas considered that an act of defiance and removed him from all training, had him housed in isolation and falsified his records so he would be transferred elsewhere and become someone else's problem to solve. He ended up in Fairbanks, Alaska where his situation changed dramatically. Although he was still part of the "war business," he was not confined to an army base twenty-four hours a day, so he was sometimes able to reconnect with the civilian world. Ironically his new commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Colonna, believed he was sincere and as a result, he was one of the very few conscientious objectors released from the military.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. 243 pages. Conscientious Objectors.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Conscientious Objector. Book.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.