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PublisherCase Mate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC
ISBN-101636245145
ISBN-139781636245140
eBay Product ID (ePID)23071788058
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Book TitleBorn from War : A Soldier's Quest to Understand Vietnam, Iraq, and the Generational Impact of Conflict
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / Vietnam War, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military
Publication Year2025
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorPatrick W. Naughton Jr.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsTold through one Hawai'i family's experience in Vietnam and America's global war on terror, Patrick Naughton provides an interesting and thoughtful analysis about the generational influence of service. The author's father and I voluntarily went through Reserve Officer Training Corps together and then served in Vietnam at the same time, thereby proudly joining the ranks of thousands of others from our island home who fought for our country. From the draft to the all-volunteer force, this story will resonate with the countless Hawai'i families whose sons and daughters answered the call to serve in both conflicts., Fathers and sons have gone to war for America for generations, yet none has shared their journey like Patrick Naughton's Born from War . From the jungles of Vietnam to the streets of Baghdad, Naughton takes us through America's longest and most controversial wars, detailing the pain and sacrifice of families in the name of freedom. This is a must read especially for those who never got affected by these modern overseas conflicts., Patrick W. Naughton Jr., a soldier and historian, has written an interesting and credible personalized history of the wars in Vietnam and Iraq from a family perspective--his father's in Vietnam and his own in Iraq.... The parallels that he draws between Vietnam and Iraq illustrate how we humans are apparently doomed as a nation to not learn from our mistakes. Thank you for writing this book., Born from War is a compelling, first-hand account of how the experience of conflict has an enduring impact on the families of those who serve. Patrick Naughton offers an understanding of the Vietnam War for a new generation who themselves have just lived through decades of conflict... This is a must-read book for anyone looking to understand how Vietnam, and now Iraq and Afghanistan, will continue to influence the families of those who served and foreign policy decisions for decades to come., Born From War is the story of a father and son at war. The story of Vietnam is told through the eyes of one soldier by his son who relates his father's conflict through the prism of his own wartime experience in Iraq. It is the personal and moving story of the timelessness of war for fathers and sons despite the differences in their respective conflicts. It is an engaging human story highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand the real-life impact of America's wars from those who fought them and their families back home., Patrick W. Naughton Jr., a solider and historian, has written an interesting and credible personalized history of the wars in Vietnam and Iraq from a family perspective--his father's in Vietnam and his own in Iraq.... The parallels that he draws between Vietnam and Iraq illustrate how we humans are apparently doomed as a nation to not learn from our mistakes. Thank you for writing this book., A simple yet powerful guide to policy makers about maintaining the support of the people when the decision for war is taken. Naughton's book made me think. It is a worthy contribution to not only American military history, but also a thoughtful work on how going to war changes people and their families., Naughton has written an exceptionally profound, moving, and important book. Drawing on his father's military experiences in Vietnam and his own in the Middle East, he provides an authentic but sympathetic exploration of war's impact on individuals and families. Reflective, honest, filled with anecdotes that are sometimes tragic, sometimes humorous, but always insightful, this book will be remembered by all who read it., As an older veteran, I find this book invaluable to understanding the plight and sacrifices of American soldiers today, returning to a changing American society during countless, and sometimes thankless and often misunderstood overseas tours of duty. The author underscores the enduring values of duty, honor and love of country during this difficult period of history that we all face together. Highly recommended!, As a father and a multi-tour Vietnam veteran, I struggled to explain my war and my voluntary service in it to my children. Reading about author Patrick Naughton's similar experiences in his family helped me understand that broad generational gap that confounded so many of us between our war and what was faced by younger veterans of America's global war on terror. What we had between seminal events was more than a simple failure to communicate. The insights provided by Naughton's Born from War are enlightening and invaluable., Born from War deftly weaves parallel American wartime experiences between a father (Vietnam) and a son (Iraq). The book is a deep, unflinching examination of what made these two combat veterans and, in the larger sense, two wars tick. It's an intriguing read that I highly recommend., Naughton traces the legacies and lessons of two wars--his and his father's--in this thoughtful, insightful, and important book. Born from War is a must read for anyone interested in America's modern wars., This book should be required reading for any policymaker faced with the prospect of sending Americans to war with a cause that is worthy of their sacrifice. There is no better source for understanding war than an army officer who has been on the ground in a combat zone trying to relate his father's experience as an officer with the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam. Teachable points abound in these well-researched pages, which are laden with uncanny parallels of wars fought three decades apart. Nothing is learned by forgetting.
Dewey Decimal355.0092
Table Of ContentPrologue - By God, we've kicked the Vietnam syndrome Chapter 1 - What are you going to do with your life Chapter 2 - Get out of this house Chapter 3 - He never wanted to worry me Chapter 4 - Singing when the lights went out Chapter 5 - A little pissant war Chapter 6 - He cried on the way home Chapter 7 - I finally had my war Chapter 8 - A breaking point Chapter 9 - Huh, looks like Vietnam Chapter 10 - My men are a strange group Chapter 11 - No VC here Chapter 12 - The grenade belonged to him Chapter 13 - Must get some rest now Chapter 14 - Charlie's shit is weak Chapter 15 - Luckily the beer arrived Chapter 16 - Disgusted with the whole business Chapter 17 - The majority of the company has gone Chapter 18 - The best part was the hot water Chapter 19 - Killing people is the easiest thing in the world Chapter 20 - The equal of the VC Chapter 21 - Your dad did some really heroic stuff Chapter 22 - The days are still long Chapter 23 - Arrived down under Chapter 24 - Is your Battalion Vietnamized Chapter 25 - We are still killing Cong Chapter 26 - The most unhappy thing Chapter 27 - Vietnam Fini Chapter 28 - You don't know what the fuck you're talking about Chapter 29 - They threw as much gas on the fire as they could Chapter 30 - Still a nightmare that wakes me up Chapter 31 - I always wear my boots Chapter 32 - We were looking for George Washington Chapter 33 - Defend to the Death Chapter 34 - The mission is to destroy the enemy Epilogue - Vietnam is still with us
SynopsisA unique insight into the inter-generational impact of modern war on American military families, told through the intertwined experiences of a father and son whose only real connection has been through war., The inter-generational impact of modern war on American military families, told through the intertwined experiences of father and son whose only real connection has been through war., "As a father and a multi-tour Vietnam veteran, I struggled to explain my war and my voluntary service in it to my children. Reading about author Patrick Naughton's similar experiences in his family helped me understand that broad generational gap that confounded so many of us between our war and what was faced by younger veterans of America's global war on terror. What we had between seminal events was more than a simple failure to communicate. The insights provided by Naughton's Born from War are enlightening and invaluable." -- Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret.), author, actor and filmmaker Patrick Naughton's father barely spoke of his time in Vietnam to his family, yet his service was the sole reason Patrick joined the U.S. Army as a teenager. Patrick Naughton Sr served in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne and advising the South Vietnamese Army, while Patrick himself would serve in Iraq. Three decades of history and politics divided their service yet the similarities between their experiences are undeniably striking. Patrick's attempts to understand his father led to a search for those who served with him in Vietnam, an examination of the personal relationship of a father and son whose few connections have been war, and a quest to understand war and its undeniable generational influence. The result is an engaging and eye-opening weaving together of the combat experiences of two generations of a military family.From the failure of grand stratagem, through personal combat stories, and the memories of those lost--America's wars against communism and terror are laid raw through the experiences of one family.
