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A Boy at War: A Marine's Novel of the Vietnam War
Paperback
Publisher: Bill Maier, Lcsw, LLC
Published: Aug 14 2023
Pages: 440
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.98 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
War changes everything. In A Boy at War, Bill Maier shares his transformative journey through the American/Vietnam War, revealing the profound personal toll of conflict. From small-town innocence to hardened soldier, Maier's narrative captivates with its raw emotion and moral complexity. Wrestling with inner demons and post-war trauma, his quest for healing offers poignant insights into the human spirit's resilience. Drawing on four decades as a combat veteran counselor, Maier delivers a powerful exploration of war's enduring scars.
For readers of The Things They Carried and The Kite Runner, this memoir is a compelling must-read, shedding light on the true cost of violence. Join Maier on a sojourn of redemption as he confronts the aftermath of war. A Boy at War is a timely and moving testament to the human cost of violent conflict. Get the message now. Please send in a review.
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