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Cherries

A Vietnam War Novel

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Cherries

By: John Podlaski
Narrated by: Michael Sutherland
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Summary
 A painfully accurate description of the life of a combat infantryman serving in the jungles of Vietnam.For those who never served, its an eye-opener. For those who did, it serves as a reminder of that life long ago."Cherries" presents an unvarnished account, and upon completion, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the trials these young men faced throughout the year.It's a narrative that grips the reader throughout. In 1970, John Kowalski was among many young, inexperienced soldiers sent to Vietnam to fight in a war that was already controversial. Referred to as Cherries by their veteran counterparts, these recruits were thrown into a brutal reality. Most were unprepared to handle the intense mental, emotional, and physical challenges of combat. Facing enemy fire and witnessing death firsthand sparks a deep, irreversible change.The author excels at storytelling. Readers will cringe, weep, laugh, shudder, and feel this whole story as if they were there, and not want to set it down.Dont miss this riveting war story by award-winning author John Podlaski.The Third Edition now includes thirty-eight personal photos.©2010 John Podlaski (P)2012 John Podlaski Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Military Thriller & Suspense War & Military Veteran Vietnam War Fiction War Solider Witty
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A real life experience giving me a insight into the world of a Vietnam veteran. Thankyou for your service. Vietnam veterans are international in their experiences . Australian, American all experienced the same war.

Very well written

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loved it, as I only a bub, at that stage, but served my Nation from 1979 till 1993, war is hell, but Vietnam was the forgotten war. In my eye's they are all heroes , war is hell and you never really escape it's clutches.
I served with yanks great men , brought back some old memories back, as fictional character John is the best.
I enjoyed the Narrator Mr Michael Sutherland , Awesome effort to bring the story across, congrats,
I decided to listen to this novel twice, as its awesome read, , congrats 10 out of 10, cheers

Awesome Vietnam War novel

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