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Found: A Veteran Story
Fascinating journey about a Marine grunt's quest for healing the wounds of his war and how he discovered the best medicine of all was tracking down and reuniting with his fellow survivors and with the families of the fallen.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2023
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March 30, 2024
I found Mr. McLean's memoir to be an engaging and poignant memoir.
He tells so very well the story of so many Vietnam combatants struggles
to reintegrate in American society up0n their return from combat. As a non-combatant
Marine of this era who witnessed much of societies antagonism towards returning vets this
book brought back a number of memories from this time.
McLean's story while unique to him, was not dissimilar to thousands of other vet's stories from
this time. Veterans who wanted to forget about their war and just be "normal" again.
Another aspect of McLean's story is how he shows us how devastating it was for the families
whose son or daughter, husband/father did not return and the price they paid in many cases
for this event.
This book is very worth the time to read and think about...there is much to consider here.
He tells so very well the story of so many Vietnam combatants struggles
to reintegrate in American society up0n their return from combat. As a non-combatant
Marine of this era who witnessed much of societies antagonism towards returning vets this
book brought back a number of memories from this time.
McLean's story while unique to him, was not dissimilar to thousands of other vet's stories from
this time. Veterans who wanted to forget about their war and just be "normal" again.
Another aspect of McLean's story is how he shows us how devastating it was for the families
whose son or daughter, husband/father did not return and the price they paid in many cases
for this event.
This book is very worth the time to read and think about...there is much to consider here.
March 11, 2024
My brother said I should buy and read the book Found. Written by a college buddie- days of old at Harvard.
I found it a great read! Well written and in depth about the times in the 60’s thru to present. I learned much from it about the Vietnam war I was unaware of- and also about the deep and scarring effects of what it causes soldiers….no matter what war.
It is a very worthy read- I highly recommend. Be prepared for some tears….
I found it a great read! Well written and in depth about the times in the 60’s thru to present. I learned much from it about the Vietnam war I was unaware of- and also about the deep and scarring effects of what it causes soldiers….no matter what war.
It is a very worthy read- I highly recommend. Be prepared for some tears….
November 23, 2023
great storytelling
Like Loon, I was captivated by the vividness and honesty of Jack. Facing his demons- and coming out a great man. And helping so many of his brothers. Wonderful story. Thanks Jack!
Like Loon, I was captivated by the vividness and honesty of Jack. Facing his demons- and coming out a great man. And helping so many of his brothers. Wonderful story. Thanks Jack!
January 28, 2024
Very moving read , simple , straightforward
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