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Synopsis
"A profound memorial to a dark, forgotten history. A book of utmost importance."—Oliver Stone
"A coherent volume of passionate reflections on the painful subject of the My Lai massacre."—Marilyn B. Young, author of The Vietnam Wars, 1945-1990
"I read this book with great interest and deep emotion. I expect it will have a deeply cathartic effect on its readers. The recollections of those who had a hand in uncovering My Lai's horrible truth are gripping, and the discussion of post-traumatic stress disorder adds a whole new dimension to the story."—Robert D. Schulzinger, author of A Time for War
Library Journal
For this somewhat emotional book commemorating the 30th anniversary of the My Lai massacre on March 16, 1968, Anderson edited the transcripts of a 1994 conference concerning the events at My Lai. The first few chapters deal with the facts and testimony of witnesses. The remaining chapters are round-table discussions from the conference dealing with the massacre for which Lt. William Calley was ultimately court-martialed. The participants included veterans Ron Ridenhour and Hugh Thompson and experienced reporters such as David Halberstam and Seymour Hersh, who both won Pulitzer prizes for their Vietnam reporting. This well-written book brings out all those emotions that are part of the Vietnam experience, and, as the subtitle suggests, reading it does provide a catharsis. With appeal for both general and informed lay readers; recommended for all history collections.