A New Perspective from an American on the US War in Vietnam

The book Saigon by Ralph Pezzullo has just been translated and published by the National Political Publishing House Truth.

The book is the vivid and intense memories of the young boy Michael (the author of the book) about Saigon , Vietnam in the years 1963-1965. Following his father, a diplomat at the US Embassy in Saigon, Michael, his mother and two siblings experienced a completely new and dangerous life here.

Far from his homeland, America, Saigon was beautiful but not peaceful. It was a picture of strong contrasts with many opposing light and dark patches, always haunting his mind. He witnessed the horrific scenes caused by the war caused by America, in which his father participated, such as the bombing of a softball field, a wedding of two of his Vietnamese friends, a movie theater of American soldiers...

Gradually, he understood more about the political crisis and the war that was engulfing the country he had just arrived in. He saw the Vietnamese people's desire for freedom and peace. And Saigon also held sweet memories of his teenage love with his classmate Samantha.

Saigon consists of 21 chapters with a simple plot, but is a mixture of political life and human life full of turmoil and change at that time.

To give readers a new perspective from an American on the US war in Vietnam, on Saigon during the nation's historical moments, the Truth National Political Publishing House has organized the translation and publication of this book.

The publisher said that written in the form of a memoir based on the author's memories and feelings from his youth, the book contains a lot of unverified information, places, and names, and many reviews and comments are quite emotional and subjective.

Respecting the author's opinion and ensuring the continuity of the story, during the translation process, the Publisher tries to keep the author's personal feelings, thoughts, and opinions intact in this book, and that is not the opinion of the Truth National Political Publishing House.

VAN TOAN/ NHAN DAN NEWSPAPER

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