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A Veteran\u2019s Journey for<\/em> Redemption & Forgiveness<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n
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FREE to all Veterans<\/strong>
See below<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Release date:<\/strong> February 2021
Format:<\/strong> Paperback, eBook
ISBN: <\/strong>978-1-7363878-0-1 (Paperback)
ISBN: <\/strong>978-1-7363878-1-8 (Digital Edition)
Pages:<\/strong> 282
Buy the Book:<\/strong> Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2001, Vietnam War veteran Tom Reilly lives with a haunted past he has tried to forget. His father, Ed, has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s. Though they have not spoken for years, Tom visits Ed at a retirement community for the first time in 25 years\u2014the fighting continues, but the healing begins.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom has tried to live a simple life. After the tragic death of his wife years earlier, he is left to raise his son alone. Chris has never met his grandfather. Yet, when the three of them meet, Chris and Ed form a unique bond, helping Tom better understand his own father. Chris interviews Ed for a high school history project and, while listening to his father answer questions about WWII, Tom internalizes his own answers about Vietnam. They dare to compare their wars and hear each other\u2019s combat stories for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ed knows there isn\u2019t much time left to repair what was broken between them. With the help of a resident psychologist and an aide in the memory unit\u2014both with deep, personal connections to Vietnam\u2014Ed encourages Tom to begin the difficult journey of healing and forgiveness. The question is, can they resolve their differences before it\u2019s too late\u2014for both of them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Early Praise for NEVER FORGET<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

“Andy Adkins has created a ‘small world’ novel in which Tom Reilly encounters several Vietnam War veterans, including a part-time preacher, a health care worker, the son of one of his father’s friends, and the former husband of another health care professional. At the very least, these different voices provide more perspectives on the war. Adkins pulls these parts together in a manner that is ultimately satisfying. This book should be shared by members of different generations who have an interest in learning about the Vietnam War and its continuing effects on those who served.”
\u2014”Member Spotlight” Review by Vietnam Veterans of America Magazine (SEP\/OCT 2021)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWOW! A powerful story. I easily related to Tom\u2019s war experiences and his \u2018coming home.\u2019 Many of us Vietnam veterans experienced much the same. I now know more about WWII and Alzheimer\u2019s, thanks to Tom\u2019s dad, Ed Reilly. Congratulations and well done!\u201d
\u2014Fred Dunlap, Sgt, 2\/28th Infantry, 1st Division. Vietnam: August 1967-August 1968<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLoved \u2018Never Forget.\u2019 I could relate to Tom Reilly on so many levels. My Dad was also a WWII combat veteran and we shared much the same relationship that Tom and his Father, Ed had. Your book brought back a lot of memories, some good, some not so good. Thanks for writing it.\u201d
\u2014Stephen Dodd, SP4, C Co. 1\/5(M) Infantry, 25th Division, Vietnam: 1968-69<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“NEVER FORGET is a work that moves along on many fronts to its satisfying conclusion. It is also how family members handle the devastating disease as well as veterans coming to terms with the deeply hidden dark sides of war that have not been dealt with for so long. An inspirational work that is long overdue for anyone who served in Vietnam.”
\u2014<\/em><\/strong>Gary Roen, Midwest Book Review<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NEVER FORGET – PDF Format<\/div><\/div>
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NEVER FORGET<\/strong>: A Veteran’s Journey for Redemption & Forgiveness (A Novel)<\/em><\/h4>\n

The PDF version of NEVER FORGET<\/strong> is FREE<\/strong> to all Veterans.<\/p>\n

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Size: <\/span>2.94 MB<\/span><\/div>
Version: <\/span>1.0<\/span><\/div>
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This should go without saying, but the following FREE eBook download will require an eBook reader (not <\/em>included with download). Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"NEVER<\/div>
NEVER FORGET – eBook Format<\/div><\/div>
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NEVER FORGET<\/strong>: A Veteran’s Journey for Redemption & Forgiveness<\/em><\/h4>\n

The eBook version of NEVER FORGET<\/strong> is FREE<\/strong> to all Veterans.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Version: <\/span>1.0<\/span><\/div>
Published: <\/span>October 4, 2021<\/span><\/div>
<\/div>Download eBook<\/a><\/div><\/form><\/span>135<\/span> Downloads<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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