Born on the Fourth of July
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Born on the Fourth of July by Ron Kovic
Kovic's powerful and moving New York Times best-selling book, now with a new introduction that sets this classic antiwar story in a contemporary context.
This New York Times best seller (more than one million copies sold) details the author's life story (portrayed by Tom Cruise in the Oliver Stone film version) - 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.
During the Vietnam War, Ron Kovic served two tours of service. In 1968, he was paralyzed from the chest down in combat and has since been confined to a wheelchair. Kovic co-wrote the screenplay for the 1989 Academy Award-winning film Born on the Fourth of July, which was based on Kovic's best-selling biography. Tom Cruise plays Kovic in the film.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780671681494 |
| ISBN 10 | 0671681494 |
| Title | Born on the Fourth of July |
| Author | Ron Kovic |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pocket Books |
| Year published | 1989-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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