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Leftover Angst About The Vietnam War

09/16/13 - Ariel Gonzalez interviews Tim O’Brien, about his book "JULY, JULY," which deals with leftover angst about the Vietnam War.  Mr. O'Brien is the also the author of "The Things They Carried"and the National Book Award winning "Going After Cacciato."

"I didn't get into writing to make money or get famous or any of that. I got into it to hit hearts, and man, when I get letters not just from the soldiers but from their kids, especially their kids, it makes it all worthwhile." ~Tim O'Brien

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