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"Simply the most powerful and moving book that has emerged on this topic." UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
The national bestseller that tells the truth of about Vietnam from the black soldiers' perspective. An oral history unlike any other, BLOODS features twenty black men who tell the story of how members of their race were sent off in disproportionate numbers and the special test of patriotism they faced. Told in voices no reader will soon forget, BLOODS is a must-read for anyone who wants to put the Vietnam experience in historical, cultural, and political perspective.
Cited by THE NEW YORK TIMES as One of the Notable Books of the Year
"Superb."
TIME
The national bestseller that tells the truth of about Vietnam from the black soldiers' perspective. An oral history unlike any other, BLOODS features twenty black men who tell the story of how members of their race were sent off in disproportionate numbers and the special test of patriotism they faced. Told in voices no reader will soon forget, BLOODS is a must-read for anyone who wants to put the Vietnam experience in historical, cultural, and political perspective.
Cited by THE NEW YORK TIMES as One of the Notable Books of the Year
"Superb."
TIME
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Of all the books that I've read on Vietnam, this is quite simply the best. If you're interested in the conflict then look no further than this book. These Afro American soldiers come from a cross-section of the American forces (from grunts to high-ranking officers). The result is a deeply rich, personal and fascinating insight. Thoroghly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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As an new age Army veterian, I have had the opputunity to read many books about Veitnam, but when I found Mr. Wallace Terry Book, I was amased that I can finally read about the black soldier prospective. Over the years I find myself picking up this book again and again, I have 5 copy's in my collects now, To those who want to know how it was during those time, take my advice get the book...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Two hundred Vietnam veterans were asked to rank l00 novels and non-fiction books that came out of the Vietnam War. Five "oral histories" were in the top fifteen books. BLOODS was one of them. The other four? A PIECE OF MY HEART, EVERYTHING WE HAD, NAM: AN ORAL HISTORY and CASUALTIES. Get them.
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i bought this book as a gift it arrived quickly and i was`very pleased so much so i have ordered more
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TOO POWERFUL TO PUT DOWN!
TERRY GIVES THE READER AN INSIGHT INTO THE NIGHTMARE THAT THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN FACED IN THE VIETNAM CONFLICT. Read more
Published on 28 April 1999
Recommended by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 295
This book is on the "Recommended Reading List" of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 295, Indianapolis, Indiana
Published on 4 Dec 1998
A must read for any Vietnam veteran.
I have bought at least three copies of "Bloods" and have lent them out to friends of mine who were Vietnam vets who had never heard of the book. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 1998
Truly a must read for the full story of Vietnam
If you really want the full story of the men and wormen who served in the Vietnam war, Wallace Terry's book is must be read. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 1997
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