{"product_id":"9780595721689","title":"The Fence","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\"Whether one has served in the Southeast Asia conflict [Vietnam], observed it from afar, or read of those turbulent times, Bill Morales' historical treatment in his fictional account, titled \u003ci\u003eThe Fence,\u003c\/i\u003e makes for exciting reading. He has blended personal knowledge and experience with commendable research, and has produced a good read for airmen and non-military alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e Hugh L. Cox III, Major General, USAF [Ret] Deputy\u003cbr\u003e Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Special Operations Command [1988?90] \u003cp\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Fence\u003c\/i\u003e is a hard-hitting and accurate account of the heroism of the brave airmen that flew the AC-130 Spectre Gunship during the Vietnam War. A must read selection for Special Operations enthusiasts.\"\u003cbr\u003e Hugh Hunter, Colonel, USAF [Ret] Commander 1st Special Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"A strong, heartfelt novel, written with emotion and conviction; a novel of war and memory-a new voice, well worth hearing and certain to have a cross-over audience.\"\u003cbr\u003e Oscar Hijuelos-Pulitzer Prize Winning Author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \"From the melancholy of a one-night stand to the tension of a combat mission and the emptiness at the loss of a fellow warrior, \u003ci\u003eThe Fence\u003c\/i\u003e captures true emotions of men and women trapped in the nightmare of war. Look elsewhere if it is superhero fiction you want because \u003ci\u003eThe Fence\u003c\/i\u003e explores the feelings of real people. As one who was there, \u003ci\u003eThe Fence\u003c\/i\u003e quickly transported me back to memories of joy and sadness I may never experience again.\" \u003cbr\u003e Stu Thompson, Colonel, USAF [Ret]\u003cbr\u003e Former AC-130 Pilot, Ubon, Thailand [1972?73]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \"Sensitive, filled with emotion. Morales forces us to remember the Vietnam enigma through Latino eyes. A war fought by so many, on both sides of \u003ci\u003eThe Fence\u003c\/i\u003e \" \u003cbr\u003e Piri Thomas-Author, \u003ci\u003eDown These Mean Streets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074949300464,"sku":"9780595721689","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780595721689_p0.jpg?v=1763723296","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780595721689","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}