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Fortunate Son - by  Lewis B Puller Jr (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Fortunate Son - by Lewis B Puller Jr (Paperback)

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  • Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Lewis B. Puller, Jr.'s memoir is a moving story of a man born into a proud military legacy who struggles to rebuild his world after the Vietnam War has shattered his body and his ideals.
  • Pulitzer Prize (Biography) 1992 1st Winner
  • Author(s): Lewis B Puller Jr
  • 400 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Military

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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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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Lewis B. Puller, Jr.'s memoir is a moving story of a man born into a proud military legacy who struggles to rebuild his world after the Vietnam War has shattered his body and his ideals. Raised in the shadow of his father, Marine General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, a hero of five wars, young Lewis went to Southeast Asia at the height of the Vietnam War and served with distinction as an officer in his father's beloved Corps. But when he tripped a booby-trapped howitzer round, triggering an explosion that would cost him his legs, his career as a soldier ended, and the battle to reclaim his life began.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: Grove Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Lewis B Puller Jr
Language: English
Street Date: April 19, 2000
TCIN: 82940045
UPC: 9780802136909
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-2825
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What is the main theme of the memoir?

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  • A: The memoir explores themes of survival, identity, and rebuilding life after trauma.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is Lewis B. Puller Jr., a veteran and memoirist.

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Q: What significant event changed the author's life?

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  • A: The author lost his legs due to an explosion caused by a booby-trapped howitzer round in Vietnam.

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