Quadalajara: The Utopia That Once Was

Author: Jack Tumidajski

Brand: Brand: Brundage Publishing

Edition: First

Number Of Pages: 394

Details: According to the Paralyzed Veterans of America: "Prior to World War II, Americans who suffered a spinal cord injury faced a bleak future and a life expectancy averaging about eighteen months. But veterans who sustained a spinal cord injury during the war years received the first ray of hope for a fuller life ahead---the development of modern medicine and new techniques which added significantly to their life span. Because of this medical progress, for the first time, spinal cord injured veterans could leave the confines of the VA or military hospital, return home to work or rejoin society. Unfortunately, much of society proved to be unwilling, unable, or ill-prepared to accommodate the needs of paralyzed veterans." Hollywood movie makes first touched upon these issues in "The Men" (Marlon Brando, 1950). Others, "Coming Home" (Jon Voight/Jane Fonda, 1978) and "Born on the Fourth of July" (Tom Cruise, 1989), would focus on paralyzed survivors of the Vietnam War. Quadalajara: "The Utopia That Once Was" tells the story of a number of brave souls, among them veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam who ventured into uncharted territory, leaving behind family, friends, the safe confines of institutions and a life expectancy of seven to however many years, in search of a second chance at life. They discovered paradise South of the Border in---Quadalajara. Follow the author on his journey from Qui Nhon to Quadalajara. Find out whatever happened to The Men.

EAN: 9781892451347

Release Date: 01-12-2005

Languages: English

Item Note: Book is signed by the author and in very good condition! The note on the 1st page reads: Helen, I can't thank you enough for all that you have done to make our lives better! I hope you enjoy the journey that so many of your former patients took to get to see you. Jack Tumidajski"

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood

Binding: hardcover