His aim was to leave behind gangs and drugs to get on the straight and narrow. Interspersed throughout the President-sections are chapters following diverse selection of individuals “on the ground” or “in country.” We follow a gung-ho Hispanic foot shoulder who enlisted for a year-long stint early in U.S. But American and Vietnamese boys were dying by the thousands. None wanted to be the first president to lose a war. How do you organize a book about this complex politically shameful war? Partridge follows each American President-Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford. If you grew up in the 60s or 70s, you can follow the history and marvel at your junior high (elementary, high school or college) understanding of the events. “Boots on the Ground: America’s War in Vietnam” (Viking 2018) by award winning author Elizabeth Partridge is a great read for all adults-young and otherwise.
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