Fortunate Son
by Lewis B. Puller
"The Autobiography of Lewis B. Puller, Jr"
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Fortunate Son by Lewis B. Puller
Details
War:
Vietnam War
Military Unit:
US Marine Corps
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
406
Published Date:
1991
ISBN13:
9780802112187
Summary
Fortunate Son is the powerful memoir of Lewis B. Puller Jr., son of legendary Marine General Chesty Puller. The book chronicles his service as a Marine lieutenant in Vietnam, where he stepped on a booby trap in 1968, losing both legs and parts of both hands. Puller candidly describes his lengthy physical rehabilitation, emotional struggles with depression and alcoholism, and his journey toward acceptance and purpose. He details rebuilding his life, becoming a lawyer, and finding meaning beyond his injuries. This honest account explores themes of courage, sacrifice, family legacy, and the long-term costs of war.
