Illumination Rounds [Paperback]

Peter Guinta (Author), Randy Cribbs (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1, 2005

This book presents a graphic portrayal of American soldiers and marines in Vietnam. Collectively, the stories present a captivating before, during and after picture of the men who fought. The authors' styles and recollections complement each other to capture the tragedy, humor and perspective of the young men in that controversial conflict.

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The authors' deep respect for their brothers is obvious in these well written and insightful stories. --Ed Taylor, Col, USA, Ret

About the Author

Peter Guinta served with the US Marines in VN 1967-69. He is senior writer for the St. Augustine Record. In 2004 he spent a month embedded with the 124th Infantry Regiment in Iraq. He resides in St. Augustine with his wife Lynn. Randy Cribbs served with the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment in VN 1966-67. A native Floridian, he returned to his old fascination St. Augustine after 30 years of traveling the world as a US Army officer. He resides in St. Augustine on the banks of the St. Johns River where he teaches and writes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: OCRS, INC.; First Edition edition (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972579648
• ISBN-13: 978-0972579643
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,528,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Revisiting the combat reality of Vietnam, July 1, 2009

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"Illumination Rounds" is graced with a Foreword by Colonel Ed Taylor, USA retired. Taylor is imminently qualified for the task: Three Silver Star Medals for Valor, three Bronze Star Medals for Valor, a Purple Heart, a Legion of Merit, several degrees, and on and on. Taylor lauds the work of the two enlisted servicemen, Peter Guinta of the US Marine Corps and Randy Cribbs of the US Army. Their series of short stories offer personal experiences acquired during one of the most dark and painful eras in American Military history. The book depicts various combat events and the gives an idea of the aftermath that took place in civilian life. Many courageous men came home from Vietnam to a thankless nation. In my judgment, Peter Guinta's first offering, "One Tree in the Forest," is especially important, alone it is worth the price of the book. Some of the stories are painful, others poignant, some are darkly humorous, but they all are warm, and sometimes flame with passion. Highly recommended.