Born on the Fourth of July (1977)

THIS NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER (more than one million copies sold) 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, spreading his message from his wheelchair.

Author: Ron Kovic

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