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The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty, and War
The Greatest Beer Run Ever A Memoir of Friendship Loyalty and War
Author: John 'Chick' Donohue, J. T. Molloy
A wildly entertaining, feel-good memoir of an Irish-American New Yorker and former U.S. marine who embarked on a courageous, hare-brained scheme to deliver beer to his pals serving Vietnam in the late 1960s. — One night in 1967, twenty-six-year-old John Donohue—known as Chick—was out with friends, drinking in a New Yo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780062995469
ISBN-10: 0062995464
Publication Date: 5/12/2020
Pages: 256
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4.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: William Morrow
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 8
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If this book was made into a movie you wouldn't believe it. In fact, it was made into a movie which you shouldn't believe, as the Hollywood screenwriters took their normal, excessive liberties with it. But it is based on a true story.

As a former Marine officer who served in the Greater Southeast Asian War Games myself, I can understand why a former Marine---the author John Donohue---would do something this crazy. Why? Hey, he was a Marine! And I feel proud a former Marine did what he did.

After you finish the book, you might want to watch the documentary when all these guys---well, most of them---get together decades later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4WAUmyKDq0&t=22s


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