Journalist by Lucy Rose Fischer, Jerry A. Rose
Thanks to Leslie Barrett of PR By the Book, I am giving away one print copy of ‘The Journalist: Life and Loss in America’s Secret War’ by Lucy Rose Fischer and Jerry A. Rose.
Description Journalist by Lucy Rose Fischer, Jerry A. Rose
In the early 1960s, Jerry Rose, a writer and artist, travels to Vietnam to teach English and gather material for his writing. Almost accidentally, he becomes one of America’s most important war correspondents. He interviews Vietnamese villagers in a countryside riddled by a war of terror and embeds himself with soldiers on the ground—the start of a dramatic and dangerous career. Through his stories and photographs, he exposes the secret beginnings of America’s Vietnam War at a time when most Americans have not yet heard of Vietnam. His writing is described as “war reporting that ranks with the best of Ernest Hemingway and Ernie Pyle.”
In spring 1965, Jerry agrees to serve as an advisor to the Vietnamese government at the invitation of his friend and former doctor, who is the new Prime Minister. He hopes to use his deep knowledge of the country to help Vietnam. In September 1965, while on a trip to investigate corruption in the provinces of Vietnam, Jerry dies in a plane crash in Vietnam.
Now, more than half a century later, his sister, Lucy Rose Fischer, has drawn on her late brother’s journals, letters, and other writings to craft his story. She has written this memoir in “collaboration” with her late brother—giving the term “ghostwritten” a whole new meaning.
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Praise Journalist by Lucy Rose Fischer, Jerry A. Rose
“Jerry Rose, as a young journalist in Vietnam in the early 1960s, was an intimate witness to the beginnings of the tragedy that became America’s Vietnam War. This riveting memoir is a chronicle of ambition, war, love, and loss.” – Judy Bernstein, author of They Poured Fire on Us and Disturbed in Their Nests
“This memoir is a must-read for those who want to see, hear, and feel Vietnam in the turbulent and secretive 1960s.” – Professor James B. Wells, Eastern Kentucky University
About Jerry A. Rose
Jerry A. Rose published feature articles and photographs in TIME, The New York Times, The Saturday Evening Post, New Republic, The Reporter, and other news venues. He authored two books: Reported to be Alive and Face of Anguish, a book of his photographs. He was one of the most accomplished journalists of his time.
Website: http://jerryrosevietnam.com/index.html
About Lucy Rose Fischer
About Lucy Rose Fischer
Lucy Rose Fischer, Jerry’s younger sister, an award-winning Minnesota author, artist, and social scientist, is the author of five previous books: Linked Lives: Adult Daughters and Their Mothers; Older Minnesotans; Older Volunteers; I’m New at Being Old; and Grow Old With Me, as well as more than 100 professional research articles. She has a PhD in sociology and an MA in Asian Studies.
Website: https://lucyrosedesigns.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LucyRoseDesigns
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LucyRoseDesigns
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A life ended too soon. RIP. Sounds like the crash was not an accident and the plane might have been shot down.
Notes from a witness to this terrible war–sounds very intriguing and emotional. Thanks for the giveaway.
Emotional, fascinating and a brilliant man whose untimely death is unfortunate and very sad.
Historical books are so interesting.