A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam

Name: A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam
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Book Synopsis: One of the most acclaimed books of our time—the definitive Vietnam War exposé and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.

When he came to Vietnam in 1962, Lieutenant Colonel John Paul Vann was the one clear-sighted participant in an enterprise riddled with arrogance and self-deception, a charismatic soldier who put his life and career on the line in an attempt to convince his superiors that the war should be fought another way. By the time he died in 1972, Vann had embraced the follies he once decried. He died believing that the war had been won.

In this magisterial book, a monument of history and biography that was awarded the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction, a renowned journalist tells the story of John Vann—"the one irreplaceable American in Vietnam"—and of the tragedy that destroyed a country and squandered so much of America's young manhood and resources.

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Discover the untold truth about the Vietnam War with "A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam." This Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning exposé provides a captivating account of Lieutenant Colonel John Paul Vann's heroic journey in a war riddled with arrogance and self-deception. Vann, a charismatic soldier who challenged conventional tactics, risked his life and career to persuade his superiors that there was a better way to fight the war.

Dive deep into the life of John Vann, the one irreplaceable American in Vietnam, through this remarkable book. Authored by a renowned journalist and recipient of the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction, it unravels the tragedy that engulfed a nation and wasted the lives and resources of so many young Americans. Immerse yourself in a meticulously researched narrative that brings this complex period of history to life.

With "A Bright Shining Lie," gain a profound understanding of the war's true impact by delving into the experiences of a man who believed victory was within reach, only to meet a heartbreaking reality. This magisterial book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, providing an unflinching portrait of the Vietnam War along with intimate insights into the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought in it.

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