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After the Storm : A Vietnam Veteran's Reflections (Hellgate Memories Series) [Paperback]

Paul Drew (Author)
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Hellgate Memories May 1999
As a 19 year-old draftee, Paul Drew could never have predicted the impact that combat and the underlying mood of the nation would have on himself and his fellow soldiers. These were soldiers who fought not directly for their families, homes, or to enhance their professional military careers, but principally to just get back home.

Thirty-five years later, the social stigma still stings for most Vietnam vets, "they were drug-addicted baby killers -- drones behind a war that was an embarrassing mistake and failure."

After the Storm is not Drew's diary from combat, but honest observations about his generation, the career politicians and those responsible for the conduct of the war, and the events that laid the groundwork for the state of the nation today -- a nation that still has yet to learn to hate war but respect its warriors.

Drew examines the strategy and the policy that unfolded. The arrogance of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara who in his self-proclaimed brilliance reduced soldiers into business-like assets. Drew confronts his continued feelings of betrayal and the consequences of still trying to catch up and emerge once again as an American citizen.


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The Vietnam War betrayed a generation of Americans who fought the war in the trenches and in the protest rallies and homecomings. Drew tightly captures it all andbeautifully sums up for those of that doomed generation: 'We, the people, must never let that happen again.' A powerful and important book. A must-read to understand what went wrong during a very bad war. -- Col. David Hackworth USA, Retired

About the Author

Paul Drew holds a Ph.D. in Technical Writing, which he earned after leaving Vietnam. He has used the 35 years since separating from the military to consider why he continues to be resentful of what happened to him and thousands of other American youth of that period. Drew lives in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 131 pages
  • Publisher: Hellgate Press (May 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1555715001
  • ISBN-13: 978-1555715007
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,353,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Important and relevant to our understanding of ourselves., August 24, 1999
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Paul Drew gives the world his diary. His Viet Nam experience is the cover story, but the change in the man is the book. Drew expresses in an intimate and engaging format the impact of war, politics and social upheaval on an everyman. "After the Storm" is a strong statement against streo-typing and against our desire to have history wrapped up in a neat little package. This is an important work in that it combines a valid perspective on the American century with an Odysseus-like inner journey. Highly recommended for the generation that came after the war.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Experience--Reflection--Wisdom--Healing................., July 2, 1999
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I truly never did so much thinking after reading this book, and I'm still thinking.... As I read, I felt like my vision was getting clearer about how Vietnam made such an impact on not only the veterans' lives, but on their families and friends for the rest of all of their lives. There were many passages that I really would admit are steeped in true wisdom....a wisdom which can be gained only through experience and careful contemplation over many years.....one of my favorite passages was towards the end regarding how the author thought he could best explain what the healing process is like.....with mention of an oppressive dense rain forest bearing down on you, and then you "swallow the sun"........ spectacular....these are the kind of descriptions that jump out at the reader and stick with you for a long time.... I feel that Paul Drew is a little less of a complete stranger now......his reflections make the reader feel like a friend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, June 10, 1999
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"After the Storm" was an amazingly well-written book. In fact I didn't put down until I was finished. One serious sunburn later, I feel I truly understood how a soildier felt during this time, at least Paul Drew.

What I enjoyed most about the book, was the Vietnam soildier's point-of-view and feelings they had while many Americans bashed them out-right. To understand the perspective of a soildier dealing with this was simply quie unbelieveable.

I am flabergasted at the availabilty of Ho's writings, speeches, and patriotism that our government could not understand, did not read or simply ignored. The patriotism there was seemingly impossible to overcome, our soildiers were statistics, "assets", how to you fight for a government that did not appreciate you?

The family aspects were wonderful and I thank God I know this soldier. I am proud of all the Veterens of Vietnam and appreciate all you have done.

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