VIETNAM
CONSCRIPT©
by
Merv J Ryan
dip. Writing School

ISBN 0 949795 67 4

"Unforgettable book ... made me very sad, very angry, very grateful ... I sat in my chair and cried and cried after I'd finished with all my children wondering what was wrong with their crazy mother ... I shall be keeping it as essential reading for my children when they are older." (Mrs H.G., Gowrie Junction, Qld)

"I have just read VIETNAM CONSCRIPT.  Well done!  I can only say that the standard of those mentioned would have lasted 2 minutes in any unit when I was RSM.  My philosophy - to treat all with respect as a human being.  As for the language and insults - no need if you want to get the best out of men." (Mr T.A., Atherton, Qld. RAR 1944 - 1956 incl. Chief Instructor)

"It is a good book, I feel that it was a book that needed to be written."  (Dr G.J. Southport, Qld)

"A novel based on memories so poignant and recalled so well that even a cynical reader can be moved to tears." (Gold Coast Bulletin)

"Compelling ... readers of ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT or viewers of Oliver Stone's BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY will recognise the basic shape ... Ryan's novel is a biography of THE Australian Vietnam veteran ... much to be commended." (Canberra Times)

"It is frightening to realise there are more tragedies like these within the bodies of men conscripted to serve in a war they didn't believe in. Their plight was worsened when they returned to a community which mainly wanted to bury the war as though it had never happened. The publication of the book against insurmountable odds is a fine achievement." (quarterly magazine Mulligan's Book Shop, Newstead Qld)