Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel - Revised Edition
John Podlaski
A painfully accurate description of the life of a combat infantryman serving in the jungles of Vietnam.
For those who never served, it’s an eye-opener. For those who did, it serves as a reminder of that life long ago.
"Cherries" presents an unvarnished account, and upon completion, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the trials these young men faced throughout the year.
It's a narrative that grips the reader throughout.
In 1970, John Kowalski was among many young, inexperienced soldiers sent to Vietnam to fight in a war that was already controversial. Referred to as “Cherries” by their veteran counterparts, these recruits were thrown into a brutal reality. Most were unprepared to handle the intense mental, emotional, and physical challenges of combat. Facing enemy fire and witnessing death firsthand sparks a deep, irreversible change.
The author excels at storytelling. Readers will cringe, weep, laugh, shudder, and feel this whole story as if they were there, and not want to set it down.
Don’t miss this riveting war story by award-winning author John Podlaski.
Author - John Podlaski.
Narrator - Michael Sutherland.
Published Date - Tuesday, 23 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2010 John Podlaski ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
A painfully accurate description of the life of a combat infantryman serving in the jungles of Vietnam. For those who never served, it’s an eye-opener. For those who did, it serves as a reminder of that life long ago. "Cherries" presents an unvarnished account, and upon completion, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the trials these young men faced throughout the year. It's a narrative that grips the reader throughout. In 1970, John Kowalski was among many young, inexperienced soldiers sent to Vietnam to fight in a war that was already controversial. Referred to as “Cherries” by their veteran counterparts, these recruits were thrown into a brutal reality. Most were unprepared to handle the intense mental, emotional, and physical challenges of combat. Facing enemy fire and witnessing death firsthand sparks a deep, irreversible change. The author excels at storytelling. Readers will cringe, weep, laugh, shudder, and feel this whole story as if they were there, and not want to set it down. Don’t miss this riveting war story by award-winning author John Podlaski. Author - John Podlaski. Narrator - Michael Sutherland. Published Date - Tuesday, 23 January 2024. Copyright - © 2010 John Podlaski ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Duration:00:32:13
Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:44:19
Chapter 7
Duration:00:35:07
Chapter 8
Duration:00:26:24
Chapter 9
Duration:00:33:34
Chapter 10
Duration:00:35:20
Chapter 11
Duration:00:22:40
Chapter 12
Duration:00:32:00
Chapter 13
Duration:00:56:30
Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
Duration:00:38:20
Chapter 18
Duration:00:25:10
Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
Duration:00:23:46
Chapter 21
Duration:00:14:39
Chapter 22
Duration:00:39:42
Chapter 23
Duration:01:10:33
Chapter 24
Duration:00:14:52
Chapter 25
Duration:01:06:55
Chapter 26
Duration:00:03:41
Chapter 27
Duration:00:01:32