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Book Review of Home Before Morning: The True Story of an Army Nurse in Vietnam

Home Before Morning: The True Story of an Army Nurse in Vietnam
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On June 8, 1969, a patriotic, happy go lucky young nurse fresh out of basic training arrived in Vietnam to serve a year's tour of duty as a second lieutenant in the Army. It was a year that was to rob Lynda Van Devanter of her youth, her patriotism, her innocence--and her future.

Fantastic book! Moving and powerful! We see how she is slowly changed from a nieve rule follower to a questioning women.