The Big Read ran from September 1 to November 11, 2013. It was a multi-faceted, multi-partnered project surrounding Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried.” Thousands participated, and none were more impacted than Vietnam veterans and their families. https://action.everylibrary.org/from_the_wall_that_heals_to_veterans_voices
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In #BillieSummers (I think) #StephenKing had one of his characters say that
#TheThingsTheyCarried by #TimOBrien is the world's best book. #ProductPlacement. It goes deep into the thought of a #Vietnam war #veteran. It is a #grisly series of related short stories. Lots of dying. If you can get past that it is a #book worth reading.