{"product_id":"san-jose-to-viet-nam-and-back-paperback","title":"San José to Viet 'Nam and Back - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard T. García\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Richard T. García has written an eloquent, courageous, and heartfelt book on the challenging and debilitating effects of post-traumatic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estress disorder (PTSD), from having served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. García details the challenges on his road to recovery, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand discusses the intergenerational and familial struggles of many Chicano and working-class veterans who fought for their country.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-CHARLEY TRUJILLO, AUTHOR OF \u003cem\u003eSOLDADOS IN VIETNAM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I met Rich late summer of 1969; he was a Sgt. with previous combat experience, and the rest of us were all volunteers. Rich's story is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003espellbinding. Recounting his childhood to the present, he reflects on his life as a Latino in the United States of America. His love of family\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand his heritage are a constant focal point. I'm proud to say I served alongside him.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-SGT. ED COOK, SQUAD LEADER,11TH CAV AERO RIFLE PLATOON 1969-1970\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In his memoir, García deepens our understanding about those who served in the Vietnam War. Garcia shares the reoccurring memories, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003enightmares, and hallucinations, as he speaks about the knowledge he carries that allows us to understand the plight of those who\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eserved. His musical abilities aid his recovery in post-Vietnam days through Chicano political action, church ministry, and professional\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eperformances, as he mentors and nurtures that gift to his daughters. García writes about his life in East San José, California, intimately\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einvested in a strong family life. Through his journey, we learn about the ways Richard T. García deals with life and his spiritual growth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-MARIA FUENTES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBOARD OF TRUSTEE, SAN JOSÉ CITY-EVERGREEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 166\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52467621462323,"sku":"9781961794016","price":35.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/xpAjH7_EwT9781961794016.webp?v=1759337718","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/san-jose-to-viet-nam-and-back-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}