Born on the Fourth of July

Kovic, Ron

ISBN 10: 007035359X ISBN 13: 9780070353596

Published by BOMC, 1976

Condition: Used - Good Soft cover

Save for Later

Sold by Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.

Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks Seller since 13 October 1999

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars

View this seller's items

View all copies of this book

Used - Soft cover

Condition: Used - Good

Price:

� 11.55

Free Shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Save for Later

About this Item

This is a Quality Paperback Book Club edition published by BOMC in 1976. Book is clean with a square, tight binding and bright, white pages. Book has minor wear on the edges that is difficult to see in the scans. Book has stain on bottom page edges that does not seep into any text. Personal perspective from a patriotic soldier in Vietnam, to his severe battlefield injury, to his role as the country?s most outspoken anti?Vietnam War advocate, spreading his message from his wheelchair. The book you see in the images is the actual book we have for sale. Why pay more? When you buy this book from us, you are helping to support a small brick and mortar family owned store. We have been curating our collection for three generations and currently have over 250,000 volumes in stock. Please feel free to call for more stock.

Seller Inventory # 025218

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Born on the Fourth of July
Publisher: BOMC
Publication Date: 1976
ISBN 10: 007035359X
ISBN 13: 9780070353596
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

A former marine paralyzed from the chest down as a result of an injury suffered in Vietnam recalls his youth, battlefield experiences, and the agonies of his slow reentry into American society

Review

"Ron Kovic is one of the premier voices of a generation. The large irony of his birthday provides the background for a journey which begins with the unquestioning service in Vietnam, his terrible wounding with all the anger and bitterness that follows, and ends with his passionate discovery of a large and all-too-human heart."
--Larry Heinemann, author of "Paco's Story"
"There is no book more relevant in the twenty-first century to healing the wound of Vietnam, which continues to bring so much pain to our country. . . . It remains to Kovic to remind us that history matters, and that the cost of our high follies persists."
--Robert Scheer, editor-in-chief of"Truthdig"
"Ron Kovic's terrible tragedy is America's."
--"Los Angeles Times"
"Ron Kovic has returned from the dead and given us an honest, unrefined account of his struggle."
--"Washington Post"
"This "New York Times" bestseller details the author's life story (portrayed by Tom Cruise in the Oliver Stone film version) from a patriotic soldier in Vietnam, to his severe battlefield injury, to his role as the country's most outspoken antiVietnam War advocate."
--Off the Shelf, Included in 11 Powerful Books That Explore the Legacy of the Vietnam War"

"Kovic's tale of patriotic disillusionment and poor treatment of veterans is as sadly relevant today as it was 40 years ago."
--Self Awarness for Readers A Great Reads Selection

"There is no book more relevant in the twenty-first century to healing the wound of Vietnam, which continues to bring so much pain to our country. . . . It remains to Kovic to remind us that history matters, and that the cost of our high follies persists."
--Robert Scheer, editor-in-chief of Truthdig

"Ron Kovic's terrible tragedy is America's."
--Los Angeles Times

"Ron Kovic has returned from the dead and given us an honest, unrefined account of his struggle."
--Washington Post

"This New York Times bestseller details the author's life story (portrayed by Tom Cruise in the Oliver Stone film version) from a patriotic soldier in Vietnam, to his severe battlefield injury, to his role as the country's most outspoken anti-Vietnam War advocate."
--Off the Shelf, Included in 11 Powerful Books That Explore the Legacy of the Vietnam War

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

General line of new and used paperback and hardback books.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Don's Book Store
1013 San Mateo BLVD SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Money Order, Master Card, Visa, or Discover.

All books fully returnable provided notification and request for shipping
instructions made within 7 days of receipt. Buyer responsible for return
shipping costs unless book is not as described.

New Mexico residents are charged an additional 7.00 for sales tax.

Store Hours: 9am to 6pm Mountain Time Tuesday thru Saturday for walk in and
phone orders.

Don's Paperback Book Exchange
1013 San Mateo SE Albuquerque, NM USA 87108
Phone 505-268-0520
Email Sale...

More Information

Right of withdrawal

If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.

Information regarding the right of withdrawal

Statutory right to withdraw

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.

The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.

To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.

To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.

Effects of withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).

We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.

We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.

We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.

We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.

You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.

Exceptions to the right of withdrawal

The right of withdrawal does not apply to:

The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	10 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	� 0.00	� 14.95

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Detailed Seller Information