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The Resource Courageous women of the Vietnam War : medics, journalists, survivors, and more, Kathryn J. Atwood

Courageous women of the Vietnam War : medics, journalists, survivors, and more, Kathryn J. Atwood

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One of just a handful of women reporting on the Vietnam War, Kate Webb was captured by North Vietnamese troops and presumed dead--until she emerged from the jungle waving a piece of white parachute material after 23 days in captivity. Le Ly Hayslip enjoyed a peaceful early childhood in a Vietnamese farming village before war changed her life forever. Brutalized by all sides, she escaped to the United States, where she eventually founded two humanitarian organizations. Lynda Van Devanter was an idealistic young nurse in 1969 when a plane carrying her and 350 men landed in South Vietnam. Her harrowing experiences working in a combat zone hospital would later serve as inspiration for the TV series China Beach. In these pages readers meet these and other brave women and girls who served in life-threatening roles as medics, journalists, resisters, and revolutionaries in the conflict in Vietnam. Author Kathryn J. Atwood presents a clear introduction to each of five chronological sections, guiding readers through the social and political turmoil that spanned two decades and the tenure of five US presidents. Each woman's story unfolds in a suspenseful, engaging way, incorporating plentiful original source materials, quotes, and photographs. Resources for further study, source notes and a bibliography, and a helpful map and glossary round out this exploration of one of modern history's most divisive wars, making it an invaluable addition to any student's or history buff's bookshelf
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xiv, 225 pages
Contents
  • Xuan Phuong, young revolutionary
  • Geneviève de Galard, "I only did my duty"
  • Le Ly Hayslip, "Freedom is never a gift"
  • Bobbi Hovis, witness to history
  • Kay Wilhelmy, American survivor
  • Jurate Kazickas, "What's a woman like you doing out here?"
  • Iris Roser, Australian relief worker
  • Anne Koch, "I knew in my heart that I had to go"
  • Dang Thuy Tram, communist field surgeon
  • Lynda van Devanter, "Why do they have to die?"
  • Kate Webb, captive journalist
  • Joan Baez, protest singer
  • Tracy Wood, "They're the story"
  • Kim Phuc, running from war
Isbn
9781613730744
Instance
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Courageous women of the Vietnam War : medics, journalists, survivors, and more
Title
Courageous women of the Vietnam War
Title remainder
medics, journalists, survivors, and more
Statement of responsibility
Kathryn J. Atwood
Creator
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
One of just a handful of women reporting on the Vietnam War, Kate Webb was captured by North Vietnamese troops and presumed dead--until she emerged from the jungle waving a piece of white parachute material after 23 days in captivity. Le Ly Hayslip enjoyed a peaceful early childhood in a Vietnamese farming village before war changed her life forever. Brutalized by all sides, she escaped to the United States, where she eventually founded two humanitarian organizations. Lynda Van Devanter was an idealistic young nurse in 1969 when a plane carrying her and 350 men landed in South Vietnam. Her harrowing experiences working in a combat zone hospital would later serve as inspiration for the TV series China Beach. In these pages readers meet these and other brave women and girls who served in life-threatening roles as medics, journalists, resisters, and revolutionaries in the conflict in Vietnam. Author Kathryn J. Atwood presents a clear introduction to each of five chronological sections, guiding readers through the social and political turmoil that spanned two decades and the tenure of five US presidents. Each woman's story unfolds in a suspenseful, engaging way, incorporating plentiful original source materials, quotes, and photographs. Resources for further study, source notes and a bibliography, and a helpful map and glossary round out this exploration of one of modern history's most divisive wars, making it an invaluable addition to any student's or history buff's bookshelf
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Writing style
Biography type
collective biography
http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/bookUI
10664055
Cataloging source
NIC/DLC
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Atwood, Kathryn J
Dewey number
959.704/3082
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
index present
Intended audience
12+
LC call number
DS559.8.W6
LC item number
A89 2018
Literary form
non fiction
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  • 9
  • 12
Nature of contents
bibliography
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True
Series statement
Women of action
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  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
  • Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Target audience
juvenile
http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/titleRemainder
medics, journalists, survivors, and more
Label
Courageous women of the Vietnam War : medics, journalists, survivors, and more, Kathryn J. Atwood
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-218) and index (pages 219-225)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Xuan Phuong, young revolutionary -- Geneviève de Galard, "I only did my duty" -- Le Ly Hayslip, "Freedom is never a gift" -- Bobbi Hovis, witness to history -- Kay Wilhelmy, American survivor -- Jurate Kazickas, "What's a woman like you doing out here?" -- Iris Roser, Australian relief worker -- Anne Koch, "I knew in my heart that I had to go" -- Dang Thuy Tram, communist field surgeon -- Lynda van Devanter, "Why do they have to die?" -- Kate Webb, captive journalist -- Joan Baez, protest singer -- Tracy Wood, "They're the story" -- Kim Phuc, running from war
Dimensions
17 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xiv, 225 pages
Isbn
9781613730744
Lccn
2017040059
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations, maps
System control number
  • 2949949
  • (OCoLC)1002043880
Label
Courageous women of the Vietnam War : medics, journalists, survivors, and more, Kathryn J. Atwood
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-218) and index (pages 219-225)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Xuan Phuong, young revolutionary -- Geneviève de Galard, "I only did my duty" -- Le Ly Hayslip, "Freedom is never a gift" -- Bobbi Hovis, witness to history -- Kay Wilhelmy, American survivor -- Jurate Kazickas, "What's a woman like you doing out here?" -- Iris Roser, Australian relief worker -- Anne Koch, "I knew in my heart that I had to go" -- Dang Thuy Tram, communist field surgeon -- Lynda van Devanter, "Why do they have to die?" -- Kate Webb, captive journalist -- Joan Baez, protest singer -- Tracy Wood, "They're the story" -- Kim Phuc, running from war
Dimensions
17 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xiv, 225 pages
Isbn
9781613730744
Lccn
2017040059
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations, maps
System control number
  • 2949949
  • (OCoLC)1002043880

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