Fallen Angels

Written by Walter Dean Myers

A Harlem teen faces war's horrors and questions his role in Vietnam.

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309 pages· 74,968 words· Est. 7 hour read· 650L

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Bookroo's summary

Perry, a Harlem teenager, enlists in the Vietnam War after his college dreams crumble. Thrust into the chaos of battle, he confronts the brutal realities of warfare and grapples with deep questions about race and purpose. As he navigates the dangers of the front lines, Perry seeks to understand the true cost of conflict and the reasons behind the perilous missions assigned to black soldiers. Will he find meaning amidst the madness, or will the war's shadows consume him? Discover Perry's journey of courage and self-discovery in a world torn by violence.

From the publisher

An exciting, eye-catching repackage of acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers’ bestselling paperbacks, to coincide with the publication of SUNRISE OVER FALLUJA in hardcover.A coming-of-age tale for young adults set in the trenches of the Vietnam War in the late 1960s, this is the story of Perry, a Harlem teenager who volunteers for the service when his dream of attending college falls through. Sent to the front lines, Perry and his platoon come face-to-face with the Vietcong and the real horror of warfare. But violence and death aren’t the only hardships. As Perry struggles to find virtue in himself and his comrades, he questions why black troops are given the most dangerous assignments, and why the U.S. is even there at all.