A Simple Soldier

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Summary: "A Simple Soldier"--- simply the truth
Review: The two main ingredients necessary for a good book are 1) skill with the craft and 2) having something to say. Whatever Fehrenbach may lack in finesse (frequent misspellings, clumsy syntax, etc.), he makes up for by most definitely having something to say. Rather than being a drawback, his lack of sophistication soon becomes endearing and creates a real feeling of authenticity.

This 430-page, no-frills account of Fehrenbach's 1969 tour of duty in Vietnam is both harrowing and insightful, his memory for detail, astonishing and unflinching.

Simply stated, this is the best book on the Vietnam conflict I've ever read.

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Summary: Best Seller!!
Review: This book captures the essence of a very tumultuous time in a young American's life- his tour of duty in Vietnam- in a way it has never been told before. The author speaks clearly and concisely, without bogging down the reader with flowery language. In a Steinbeck-esque manner, Fehrenbach matter-of-factly approaches his experiences as a foot soldier in a war, complete with all the banalities of war and the sometimes repugnant, sometimes benevolent nature of the human race.
I highly recommend this book- Steven R. Fehrenbach is perhaps the best story teller of his generation.

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Summary: A MUST READ!!!
Review: This book captures the essence of a very tumultuous time in a young American's life- his tour of duty in Vietnam- in a way it has never been told before. The author speaks clearly and concisely, without bogging down the reader with flowery language. In a Steinbeck-esque manner, Fehrenbach matter-of-factly approaches his experiences as a foot soldier in a war, complete with all the banalities of war and the sometimes repugnant, sometimes benevolent nature of the human race.
I highly recommend this book- Steven R. Fehrenbach is perhaps the best story teller of his generation.

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Summary: Best Seller!!
Review: This book grabs you and doesn't let you go. I could not put it down once I started reading it. As good or better than anything on the recent best seller lists. Mr. Fehrenbach's unique story telling ability conveys the story of his tour in Vietnam directly to you. Five Stars!!*****

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Summary: The first honest account of Nam I've read
Review: This book should be mandatory reading for any course, high school or college, that deals with the subject of the Viet Nam conflict. Steven tells it like was ... day by day, hour by hour and, in some cases, minute by minute. The good, the bad, the ugly. Do yourself a favor and read this book.