Born on the Fourth of July (Signed)

Kovic, Ron

ISBN 10: 1888451785 / ISBN 13: 9781888451788

Published by Akashic, New York, 2005

About this Item

The book is signed by Ron Kovic with the word LOVE in black sharpie on the title page. The book was signed in person at an event here in Los Angeles. A photo of Ron signing the book will be included with the purchase.

Seller Inventory # 066910

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Born on the Fourth of July (Signed)
• Publisher: Akashic, New York
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1888451785
• ISBN 13: 9781888451788
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Akashic Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • American History
  • Pacifism
  • Vietnam War

About this title

Synopsis

Cultural Writing. This New York Times bestseller details the author's life story (portrayed by Tom Cruise in the Oliver Stone film)--from a patriotic soldier in Vietnam, to his severe battlefield injury, to his role as the country's most outspoken anti-Vietnam War advocate, spreading his message from his wheelchair. Ron Kovic served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was paralyzed from his chest down in combat in 1968 and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Kovic's powerful and moving new introduction sets this classic antiwar story in a contemporary context.

About the Author

Ron Kovic served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was paralyzed from his chest down in combat in 1968 and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Along with Oliver Stone, Kovic was the co-screenwriter of the 1989 Academy Award-winning film based on the book (Tom Cruise plays the role of Kovic).