Remembering Heaven's Face: A Story of Rescue in Wartime Vietnam

by John Balaban

Book Overview

I volunteered to go to Vietnam, but as a conscientious objector to war. . . . While most of these events took place in the midst of the war, this is not exactly a story about the war, but a story of rescue. Most of the children I helped save--scalped, burned, blasted, or shot when I found them--are now adults, parents or even grandparents themselves. . . . And while many of my funny, wise, reckless, young American friends of those days are dead,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0820324159
• ISBN13: 9780820324159
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: University of Georgia Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Classic

One of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. I am looking forward to reading it for the third time. The author blends the art of writing prose with a powerful message. He was a participant observer in the Vietnam War. Read his story. You won't be disappointed. You have to be moved emotionally! It will make you think...about a lot of things worth thinking about.