Description
Author Mark Baker
Publisher William Morrow & Co.
Format Hardcover with Brodart protective covering
Condition fine Hardcover, protected in a Brodart archival cover. Interior pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked, with only a light ink/water stain on the inside cover page (pictured). Binding is tight, and the dust jacket is in excellent condition. A well-preserved collector’s copy of this sought-after Vietnam War oral history.
Summary
Mark Baker’s NAM is a searing, unfiltered oral history of the Vietnam War, told through the voices of those who lived it. Unlike conventional war narratives, this book strips away political discourse and media spin, presenting raw, firsthand accounts from soldiers, medics, nurses, and civilians who experienced the conflict up close. The interviews capture the terror, camaraderie, moral dilemmas, and haunting memories of war, offering a deeply personal perspective on a conflict that reshaped history.
Baker compiles these accounts in a way that immerses the reader in the emotional turmoil of war—its disillusionment, moments of human connection, and enduring trauma. The book doesn't shy away from the brutal realities of combat or the psychological scars left behind, making it one of the most powerful and intimate accounts of Vietnam ever published.
This hardcover edition is well-preserved with a Brodart cover for archival protection, ensuring durability for collectors and history enthusiasts. Whether you are a scholar, a veteran, or a reader seeking to understand the human cost of war, NAM delivers an unforgettable, deeply affecting experience.