Born on the Fourth of July
by Ron Kovicliterary work· published 1976
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This New York Times best seller (more than one million copies sold) details the author's life story (portrayed by Tom Cruise in the Oliver Stone film version)—from a patriotic soldier in Vietnam, to his severe battlefield injury, to his role as the country's most outspoken anti-Vietnam War advocate, spreading his message from his wheelchair.
Adaptations (1)
Born on the Fourth of July was adapted into a 1989 film.
Born on the Fourth of July1989 · film · 145 min · dir. Oliver Stone · IMDb ↗Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.
