Review of Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987) by Michael T — 23 Nov 2013

Personal, unique history of the Vietnam War.

This review of Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987) was written by Michael T on 23 Nov 2013.

Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Austin J (96) on 09 Jan 2013

Based on the novel Platoon Alien Wars this had little to do with THE SIX SURVIVORS OF THE 9 TO 3 ALIEN MOVIES…

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Adds immeasurably to the growing stockpile of testaments about this tragic war…

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By Bruce B (1,130) on 13 Jan 2007

So very sad. Soon we will be reading letters from Iraq…

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By Jackie S (211) on 19 Apr 2010

In talking to a bunch of Vietnam Vets over the years (neighbors, teachers, relatives, etc.), I found that every VIETNAM EXPERIENCE is radically…

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By Leandro D (87) on 08 Mar 2010

Extremely moving documentary. The Vietnam war is told by the ones who fought on it. Very powerful and moving…

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By Elliott F (182) on 28 Sep 2008

Incredibly moving...watched it in my IB Global (Global history) class, and was just on the brink of tears throughout, but really lost it during…

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By Lily P (36) on 19 Apr 2007

Very sad, but it is a part of our history. It's the best you can do if you don't know anyuone was that there…

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By Abbey G (29) on 04 Jul 2008

Darling, believe me, I try not skip a day in writing you. Whether or not I get a letter determines if it's a good day or not…

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By Christine D (461) on 28 Dec 2008

Saw it at 20, in a tiny cinema in Brussels (does not exist anymore) : intimate, moving…

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By Gordon T (252) on 19 Apr 2010

In talking to a bunch of Vietnam Vets over the years (neighbors, teachers, relatives, etc.), I found that every VIETNAM EXPERIENCE is radically…

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