No Longer Enemies, Not Yet Friends - An American Soldier Returns to Vietnam

Twenty years after he served in Vietnam--and lost his left arm in combat there--Downs returned to Vietnam with the Vessey mission to offer humanitarian aid to his former enemies. This is his personal odyssey from hatred to a deeper understanding of all human suffering.

About the author

Frederick Downs Jr. received four Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star with Valor, and the Silver Star for his service in the Vietnam War. He lives in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Summary

Twenty years after he served in Vietnam--and lost his left arm in combat there--Downs returned to Vietnam with the Vessey mission to offer humanitarian aid to his former enemies. This is his personal odyssey from hatred to a deeper understanding of all human suffering.

Product details

• Authors: Frederick Downs, Downs Frederick
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.01.2010
• EAN: 9780393331110
• ISBN: 978-0-393-33111-0
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Vietnam, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, History of the Americas, Modern warfare, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Specific wars and campaigns, Vietnam War