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Home Before Morning: Story of an Army Nurse in Vietnam by Lynda Van Devanter, Christopher Morgan
listen2theshort1's review against another edition
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5.0
thebethanystewart's review against another edition
5.0
I'm probably (or definitely) biased in my enjoyment of this book cause I am a nurse and so is the author, but I really did enjoy this book. The stories of army nursing during the Vietnam war and life after were intriguing, illuminating, and just plain interesting to read about (some nuts stuff happened). I feel like everyone agrees that the Vietnam War was a complete mess & seeing the author's evolution in beliefs about the war and how it affected her life was raw and impactful. Overall I would recommend this book if you want to learn more about the Vietnam war or you just like combat medicine stories. She supplies stories about both (& stores about coping or, perhaps more accurately, not coping with PTSD) in ample supply.
marlanaperry77's review against another edition
challenging
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5.0
jcl9094's review against another edition
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5.0
Story of a happy-go-lucky young lady fresh out of nursing school. Then she goes to Vietnam for one year of service. Her story tells the horror of war. Countless young boys dying during her long shifts in the operating room. Her return home was equally appalling. When she returns home she is plagued with depression and untreated PTSD. At the time, women nurse veterans were not acknowledge and lacked access to treatment and resources. Her work in achieving recognition for women who served deserves the ultimate praise. Listened to the audio. An excellent presentation.
dawndola's review against another edition
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4.5
jordynbean's review against another edition
adventurous
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5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War
readingbecomesme's review against another edition
5.0
The was a very emotional read but it opened my eyes to a subject that I have really avoided. I have a hard time reading or learning about wars but Lynda's view allowed me to learn about her time in Vietnam and the struggles she faced. I think this book would be a great read for anyone just because of what you can learn from it.
It is tough to get through some of the parts and I have to admit I broke down more than once. There are so many different issues and topics related to her story that it made for a very good book group discussion.I would recommend this one.
It is tough to get through some of the parts and I have to admit I broke down more than once. There are so many different issues and topics related to her story that it made for a very good book group discussion.I would recommend this one.
jackiiesnackiie317's review against another edition
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4.0
Enjoyed hearing this story. Learned lots I didn’t know. I really wish I knew what happened to Barbara!?!?!
abitterknitter's review against another edition
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3.75
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
rywall's review against another edition
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5.0