I. “The True Story of the Vietnam War” is a powerful account of one man's journey from New York to the horrors that will lead him to Vietnam. The use of writing and vivid descriptions in memoir helps bring the story to life as something more than events that would appear on a timeline. Although some of the text seems clumped together, it also gives a sense of life and credibility to a subject that can sometimes be too difficult to understand. The author's approach to his experiences is admirable. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know up close what life was like in Vietnam.