Matthew Barrett, a surgeon fresh out of residency in 1967 is drafted and sent sent to Pho Bai, Vietnam. At first hopeful that he can make a difference, he is quickly left feeling disillusioned by all the blood and death. He spirals into depression and alcoholism and only the love of Therese, a nurse stationed in his hospital, can make a difference. But when he fails to save one specific life, he is left reeling, unable to perform surgery anymore without flashbacks of his failure.
I'm feeling so emotional after reading this book. This phenomenal story is going to stick with me for a long time.
I received an advance reader copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.
I'm feeling so emotional after reading this book. This phenomenal story is going to stick with me for a long time.
I received an advance reader copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.
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