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Born on the Fourth of July
Born on the Fourth of July | Ron Kovic
12 posts | 4 read | 2 to read
Kovics powerful and moving New York Times bestselling book, now with a new introduction that sets this classic antiwar story in a contemporary context This New York Times bestseller (more than one million copies sold) details the authors 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 countrys most outspoken antiVietnam War advocate, spreading his message from his wheelchair.
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robinb
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Wishing a very sweet Litten a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 🎈🎉💕🎂💐 Elisabeth, I hope your day is filled with love and laughter and all that makes you happiest! Have a fabulous day, my friend. 😊

Happy Independence Day as well! 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

@eanderson

Cinfhen Happy birthday 🎉🎁🎂 4y
erzascarletbookgasm Happy birthday @eanderson ! 🥳🎈🎂 4y
Megabooks Happy birthday @eanderson !! 🎉📚🥳 4y
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BookwormAHN Happy Birthday @eanderson ✨🎇🎆 4y
Lreads Happy Birthday @eanderson 🎉📚🎂 4y
CocoReads Happy Birthday @eanderson! 4y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick 🎂🎈Happy Birthday Elisabeth!🎈🎂 4y
eanderson @Cinfhen @erzascarletbookgasm @Megabooks @BookwormAHN @QuietlyLaura @CocoReads @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick thank you for the birthday wishes!!! 💕 Also, thank you @robinb for helping make it an even more special day with the post and package you sent!!! 🥰💕💕💕 4y
robinb @eanderson Glad your day was extra wonderful! 💕 You‘re welcome! 🤗 4y
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Leftcoastzen
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Happy 4th . Jasper Johns painted the American flag image over 40 times.This one is called 3 Flags (1958 )and is in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art.He said that picking an iconic image frees you to focus on the process and materials in the creation of the painting.

merelybookish Ooh I just saw one of his US flag paintings at Crystal Bridges, an amazing art museum in Arkansas owned by Walmart people. 6y
ValerieAndBooks ❤️ Jasper Johns! His works (as does most art) looks better IRL!! 6y
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Clevercactus
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Here‘s this year‘s Litsy A to Z progress so far. #litsyatoz #litsyatoz2018

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Clevercactus
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Keeping the books into movies streak alive. Next up, Born on the Fourth of July. #litsyatoz2018

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PrezBookster
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It was an accident! #Sad #ItWasOld #IFeelBad #BookAbuse

JDMagnus Noooooo!! 😂 6y
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bookishbitch
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I didn't get to meet the author because I was standing duty. (Back in 1990.) Thankfully my brothers covered me and made sure I got a signed copy of his book. I'm sad to report haven't actually read it yet. Probably because I know it will be a heavy read. Happy fourth for those who celebrate. #authorautograph

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My state 🙄

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HollyB3
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This one was between a 'pick' and 'so-so' for me. The story was strong but he often switched between first and third person which often pulled me out of the story. Overall, Kovic told a powerful story and really brought to light the horror and continued struggle of those who fought in Vietnam. I commend him for being so open about such a difficult time.

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HollyB3
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Snagged this one. I didn't know that the movie was based on a book. Starting this one today-seems appropriate.

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bookishbitch
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Here are my books for the #booktober #textonlycover challenge. They are both in my #tbr pile. I was surprised just how hard it was to find any with just text on the covers. And I have a LOT of books!

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Megabooks
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I just started a poll on Twitter because I've seen people do it both ways. Feel free to vote on Twitter or comment. I say red on top, but I'm left handed and am always getting things backwards. ❓❓🇺🇸

Chessa Red on top! 8y
alisonrose Red! So it's in the same order as the phrase 😊 8y
Cynbalch I am a backwards leftie, too☺. 8y
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NatalieR @Cynbalch Me too! 🤘 8y
DragonAuthors You make a whole flag! Red top and bottom! Lol! 8y
GuiltyFeat Is it possible that you're overthinking this? 8y
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