What do you do when you get a draft notice and you think a war is wrong? And I struggled with that for months prior to my being inducted into the army, and I'm still struggling with it, 40 years later. Tim O'Brien armydraftinduct share on social
I carry the memories of the ghosts of a place called Vietnam - the people of Vietnam, my fellow soldiers. Tim O'Brien callcarryfellow Change image and share on social
I received my draft notice right after graduation from college and had three months before going into the Army in September to think about it. Tim O'Brien armycollegedraft Change image and share on social
A small, seemingly inconsequential event can determine a life. Tim O'Brien determineeventinconsequential Change image and share on social
I learned that moral courage is harder than physical courage. Tim O'Brien couragehardlearn Change image and share on social
I hated the draft, but at the same time, it's something that made every American take war seriously. Tim O'Brien americandrafthate Change image and share on social
In February 1969, 25 years ago, I arrived as a young, terrified PFC on this lonely little hill in Quang Ngai Province. Back then, the place seemed huge and imposing and permanent. Tim O'Brien agoarriveback Change image and share on social
I've been surprised by Austin. I had a cowboy image of the place. It's a pretty sophisticated city - in some ways, more sophisticated than Boston. And there's a lighter feel to the place. It's very good for my spirits. Tim O'Brien austinbostoncity share on social
When I have a book I enjoy, I'm partly in the book. I'm not just observing it. Tim O'Brien bookenjoyobserve Change image and share on social
In Iraq and Afghanistan, our soldiers signed up intentionally. That's a huge difference from the largely conscripted army of my era. Tim O'Brien afghanistanarmyconscript Change image and share on social
