Dau

By Ed Dodge

Book Overview

Nam, Not the way it was supposed to be. The way it was. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425073246
• ISBN13: 9780425073247
• Release Date: December 1984
• Publisher: Berkley Books
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

THIS is the Heart of Darkness!

I've read many novels that came out of the Vietnam War. I was one of many little brothers who watched our older brothers go off to it so I have always been trying to understand it from a concerned spectator's point of view. This novel by Ed Dodge has increased my understanding significantly. The title means pain, and it is sometimes painful to read this story. The ending brought me to tears. This is an important book; it deals with post-traumatic stress disorder in a powerful and poignant way. Readers wanting depiction of action in Vietnam will also find no disappointment here. We often think of just the "grunts" when looking into Vietnam, but its scope involved all of our military in their own unique ways. I advise anyone interested in Vietnam to seek this book out. And as I am writing this on Memorial Day, to remember and honor men like Ed Dodge, who gave so much in the service of our country.

Dau-Reviewed

Emotional, well written, and fascinating. Mr. Dodge presents a very interesting view of VietNam, and displayed a remarkable knowledge of the entire situation, both during and after the tour of duty. Well, simply put, EXCELLENT!

Impressive!

Great writing. Just as there are many secrets we are finding out about World War II, there are more that need to be exposed about Viet Nam. When do we see more from this talented writer?

One of the best books about the Viet Nam War -- ever!

Beginning with Dau's first sentence, it becomes apparent that you are going to experience a young man's journey from innocence, through the hell of the Viet Nam War, to his struggle back to some form of emotional and physical normalcy. This book is real; it's raw; and, at times, surreal and mystical. I couldn't put it down. It's one of the best books about the Viet Nam War -- ever!