Back From War is the story of 1st Lt. Lee Alley and his experiences in the horrors of combat in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam from 1967-1968. Lee fought alongside then 1st Lt. Tommy Franks who has said of Lee's book that it is "factual and forthright and hits you in the gut with realism." It is also an account by Lee (and other contributors) of their return home and the feelings of maladjustment, loneliness, depression, PTSD and negative family repercussions that are currently felt by many of our nation's veterans of foreign ...
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Back From War is the story of 1st Lt. Lee Alley and his experiences in the horrors of combat in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam from 1967-1968. Lee fought alongside then 1st Lt. Tommy Franks who has said of Lee's book that it is "factual and forthright and hits you in the gut with realism." It is also an account by Lee (and other contributors) of their return home and the feelings of maladjustment, loneliness, depression, PTSD and negative family repercussions that are currently felt by many of our nation's veterans of foreign wars. For Lee Alley, the private hell did not stop him from moving ahead with life and family, but he never spoke of the war. Thirty-two years later, he and his "brothers-in-arms" reconnected and have healed some of their suffering by gathering at reunions. BFW is dedicated to veterans as a guide for readjustment to civilian life and to the families of veterans to assist them in understanding and the sharing of a Quest For Life After Death.
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New. Signed by author. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 245 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Back From War is the story of 1st Lt. Lee Alley and his experiences in the horrors of combat in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam from 1967-1968. Lee fought alongside then 1st Lt. Tommy Franks who has said of Lee's book that it is "factual and forthright and hits you in the gut with realism." It is also an account by Lee (and other contributors) of their return home and the feelings of maladjustment, loneliness, depression, PTSD and negative family repercussions that are currently felt by many of our nation's veterans of foreign wars. For Lee Alley, the private hell did not stop him from moving ahead with life and family, but he never spoke of the war. Thirty-two years later, he and his "brothers-in-arms" reconnected and have healed some of their suffering by gathering at reunions. BFW is dedicated to veterans as a guide for readjustment to civilian life and to the families of veterans to assist them in understanding and the sharing of a Quest for Life After Death. Initially when thinking about writing this book, I had no intention of telling another war story. However, the Vietnam section is included for two reasons. First: The events described actually happened as told and are true. They appear simply to provide background information as to what led to some of the problems I've had in readjusting to civilian life after my war experiences. And secondly: I hope that in relating them in this manner, it will give credibility and a face to the men of the 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. They are the world's finest guys. I have been honored and privileged to know them. And they and their organizations produced some of our country's greatest military leaders. -Spoken by Lee Alley This book is author signed by Lee Alley to Bill and Gale Robinson. The dedication includes Lee Alley's phone number which has been removed by Thurgood Books. The book is in pristine condition and is highly sought after. Thanks for looking!
