Augie's War

<p><em>Augie’s War</em> is an outrageously funny but deadly serious novel of war family and coming of age. Augie Cumpton has to find a way to survive his deployment to Vietnam so he escapes the horror and insanity of war by retreating to his safe haven; a cerebral sanctuary where he can reflect on family and friends humorous incidents and a coterie of unforgettable characters from back home. But now as his tour is about to end and the war intensifies he faces a legal and moral dilemma when corrupt superiors make criminal demands on him. If he refuses to comply he might end up dead – a victim of friendly fire. So now it’s up to Augie to survive both the war and the demands of disreputable officers in order to make it home in one piece.</p><p>One of the most powerful novels I've yet read on the Vietnam War. As a veteran of that awful conflict I was absolutely riveted by the tale of Augie<br />and his buddies and every word rang true.<br />- Homer Hickam author <em>Rocket Boys</em> <em>Carrying Albert Home</em></p>