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 Lay Down My Sword and Shield - James Lee Burke
Newest Review: ... to the big leagues. Unfortunately, Hack has a self destructive nature only heightened on his return from a Korean POW camp ... more  ... where he spent 3 years. Something changed in him when he was away and now the only thing that can silence the nightmares is drink. Can Hack hold it together long enough to save his burgeoning career and does he really care? Life has a funny way of throwing things at you when you least want them and Hack is tested to his brink when a he aids an old army pal and falls for a woman from the wrong side of the tracks.
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Pages: 320, Paperback, Phoenix Last Update 25.11.2009 05:47
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Lay Down My Sword and Shield - James Lee Burke: Lay Down My Character and Narrative (793 words)
by - written on 14/07/09 (Very useful, 45 readings)
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Korea is often mentioned as a forgotten war as it never gets the recognition that WW2 or Vietnam have. However, for the people who went to war and returned, Korea was as real as it came. It is perhaps the relative short length that means it is overshadowed by Vietnam, but in many ways Korea was more dangerous with the Chinese openly becoming involved. Prisoners of War at the time can attest that the treatment under the Koreans and Chinese was often gruelling as they were beaten and made to live in such poor conditions that many soldiers died. Being in a POW camp and making it out is always going to impact how you react and feel on returning home. James Lee Burke ... Read the complete review
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