ISBN: 9780156027434 - when i was a young man: a memoir (15 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Bob Kerrey grew up outside Lincoln, Nebraska, in the 1950s, and in his trademark style--serious, sometimes wry--he tells of his journey from that heartland to the dangers of Vietnam, to the hospitals where he recovered from his grievous injuries, and finally to the Nixon White House where he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Inspired by the stories of biblical heroes and thrilled by the cowboy serials he saw at the movies on Saturday afternoons, Kerrey grew up in a world as safe and quiet as anywhere you could find on Earth. When he went off to college he knew or cared little about what lay beyond Nebraska, though soon his life would be changed forever. Bob Kerrey comes from a family of soldiers, and so, when the Vietnam draft loomed, he volunteered for the elite Navy SEALS, hoping for adventure and the honor of serving his country. After his arrival in Vietnam, he had to face the brutal reality of the war. In his first firefight, women and children died. His second encounter cost him part of his leg. In his year at the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, he drew strength from his fellow patients, some more disabled than he, and he learned to walk again. But he had turned against the war and could no longer find solace in his religion. A quest begins and ends this audiobook. When his father was dying, he asked Kerrey to find out how his Uncle John had really died in World War I. It is this quest that inspires Bob Kerrey as he narrates his own personal odyssey in this remarkable and powerful book.…

Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Reprint. Used - Very Good.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Bob Kerrey grew up outside Lincoln, Nebraska, in the 1950s, and in his trademark style--serious, sometimes wry--he tells of his journey from that heartland to the dangers of Vietnam, to the hospitals where he recovered from his grievous injuries, and finally to the Nixon White House where he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Inspired by the stories of biblical heroes and thrilled by the cowboy serials he saw at the movies on Saturday afternoons, Kerrey grew up in a world as safe and quiet as anywhere you could find on Earth. When he went off to college he knew or cared little about what lay beyond Nebraska, though soon his life would be changed forever. Bob Kerrey comes from a family of soldiers, and so, when the Vietnam draft loomed, he volunteered for the elite Navy SEALS, hoping for adventure and the honor of serving his country. After his arrival in Vietnam, he had to face the brutal reality of the war. In his first firefight, women and children died. His second encounter cost him part of his leg. In his year at the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, he drew strength from his fellow patients, some more disabled than he, and he learned to walk again. But he had turned against the war and could no longer find solace in his religion. A quest begins and ends this audiobook. When his father was dying, he asked Kerrey to find out how his Uncle John had really died in World War I. It is this quest that inspires Bob Kerrey as he narrates his own personal odyssey in this remarkable and powerful book.…

Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. Binding Tight Underlining Light Edge Wear. Book.

Paperback. Etat : New. BRAND NEW. Book is in great condition. Pages are crisp and clean, binding tight. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Orders received before 3PM PT typically ship same day. All profits support the non-profit community.

Trade Paperback. Etat : Good. 1st Harvest Edtion, 2003. 270 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate use. Water warpage. Linda Lockowitz (Designed by); Ensign Lawson (Cover Photo); Chris Allingham (Author Photo); Vaughn Andrews (Cover Design) (illustrateur).

Trade Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 1st Harvest Edtion, 2003. 270 pp. Book in pristine state. Linda Lockowitz (Designed by); Ensign Lawson (Cover Photo); Chris Allingham (Author Photo); Vaughn Andrews (Cover Design) (illustrateur).

Trade Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 1st Harvest Edtion, 2003. 270 pp. Solidly bound copy with minimal external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Slightly creased spine. Stains on back cover. Linda Lockowitz (Design); Ensign Lawson (Cover Photo); Chris Allingham (Author Photo); Vaughn Andrews (Cover Design) (illustrateur).…

Trade Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 1st Harvest Edtion, 2003. 270 pp. Book in pristine state. Linda Lockowitz (Designed by); Ensign Lawson (Cover Photo); Chris Allingham (Author Photo); Vaughn Andrews (Cover Design) (illustrateur).

Trade Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 1st Harvest Edtion, 2003. 270 pp. Book in pristine state. Linda Lockowitz (Designed by); Ensign Lawson (Cover Photo); Chris Allingham (Author Photo); Vaughn Andrews (Cover Design) (illustrateur).

paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.