Carrying the Fire: A Journey Through the Vietnam War and American Culture 50th Anniversary Edition

Michael Herr's Carrying the Fire is a profound and moving memoir about the Vietnam War and its impact on American culture. First published in 1977, the book has been praised for its honesty, its vivid descriptions of the war, and its insights into the human cost of conflict.

Carrying the Fire: 50th Anniversary Edition

by Michael Collins

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	52007 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	496 pages

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Herr was a journalist who covered the Vietnam War for Esquire magazine. He arrived in Vietnam in 1967, and he spent the next four years reporting on the war from the front lines. He witnessed some of the most horrific battles of the war, and he came to know many of the soldiers who fought in it.

In Carrying the Fire, Herr writes about the war in a way that is both personal and journalistic. He tells the stories of the soldiers he met, and he describes the sights and sounds of the war in vivid detail. He also writes about the impact of the war on American culture, and he explores the ways in which the war changed the country.

Carrying the Fire is a powerful and important book. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Vietnam War or the social and cultural changes that took place during that time.

Reviews

"Carrying the Fire is a masterpiece of war reporting. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it." - The New York Times

"Herr's writing is brilliant, his insights are profound, and his book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Vietnam War." - The Washington Post

"Carrying the Fire is a classic of war literature. It is a book that will continue to be read and studied for generations to come." - The Los Angeles Times

About the Author

Michael Herr was born in Syracuse, New York, in 1940. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and he covered the war as a journalist for Esquire magazine. He is the author of several books, including Dispatches, The Big Room, and Kubrick.

Herr died in 2016 at the age of 76.

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Carrying the Fire: 50th Anniversary Edition

by Michael Collins

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	52007 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	496 pages

FREE