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Born on the Fourth of July by Ron Kovic · Booklabria

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Born on the Fourth of July

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Born on the Fourth of July

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First published: 1976
Editions: 38 in 4 languages

Synopsis

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.

Subjects: History
Drama
Biography & Autobiography
Personal narratives
Politics
Veterans
Characters: Ron Kovic

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38 in 4 languages

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English33 French1 Italian1 Spanish1

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