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F.N.G

Donald Bodey
Modern History Press (2008)
ISBN 9781932690583
Reviewed by Andrey Bilko for RebeccasReads (6/11)

This is an intimate and vivid, first-hand account of an infantryman serving in Vietnam. The author gives an autobiographical story of the real, daily, military grind with strong emotional feelings and raw details. A very clear picture of all the hardships, fears, and adventures is presented on the pages, throwing the reader straight into action-packed Vietnam. The horrors of combat and violence, experienced by the author, who was a rookie soldier at the time, are extraordinarily colorful and moving. The courage, shown both intentionally and subconsciously, is as much part of the daily routine as any other mundane activity. Realization of human potential, which has been never dreamed of, emerges out of the shadow. All the vibrant details bring the text to life, with the reader gaining more understanding and appreciation for what soldiers do and have to sacrifice. The experience of fighting in a war makes a tremendous impression on every soldier and has a lot of influence with it for the rest of that soldier’s life. This Vietnam War veteran’s account proves just how much weight is carried by an involvement in an event of such magnitude. It is impossible to forget what has been seen, felt, smelled, or heard during those times. The reader is guided through the darkness of war with the eyes of the one, who had been there himself and lived it.
 
Even though, this book is about Vietnam War, the everyday action described is reminiscent of any military involvement, pertaining to contemporary wars and conflicts. It is easy to forget sometimes, that the U.S. is currently fighting three wars, and any war is a brutal test for any soldier. One can never be fully prepared for war, having to constantly be on a look-out, tackling new challenges. Everyone who supports war needs to learn more about what war is really like, making them understand what it really means and what it takes out of people, who are on the battleground doing the fighting. Iraq and Afghanistan have become new Vietnams, and recent veterans have experienced plenty of similar events that the author has. With new generations not knowing much about Vietnam War, "F. N. G." by Don Bodey carries even more weight, shining some light onto an almost forgotten chapter of American history.

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