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By Lewis B. Puller
Published: 1991
""In the end, it is not the fortune you inherit that defines you, but the courage you summon to face the battles of your own making.""
When Lewis Puller tripped a booby-trapped howitzer round in Vietnam, triggering a explosion that would cost him his legs, his career as a soldier ended--and the battle to reclaim his life began. "An extraordinary story of survival. And of love."--Mary Jordan, "The Washington Post."
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“"In the end, it is not the fortune you inherit that defines you, but the courage you summon to face the battles of your own making."”
Fortunate Son
By Lewis B. Puller
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Lewis B. Puller was a renowned American author and Vietnam War veteran, celebrated for his candid and poignant reflections on the complexities of war and its aftermath. His most notable works include 'Fortunate Son,' a memoir that intricately weaves his personal experiences with the broader social and political implications of the Vietnam War, and 'Looking for a Hero,' which captures the struggles of soldiers and the search for reconciliation. Puller’s writing is characterized by its raw honesty and introspective nature, often blending personal narrative with historical analysis, which resonates deeply with readers seeking understanding of the human condition in times of conflict.
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