Things I'll Never forget

The stories feel so vivid—I'm curious about how he chose which moments to share and which to leave out. Did he focus on the most impactful or the most personal experiences?

Some passages hit really hard, making me think about the cost of war on individuals. How did these stories affect others’ views on Vietnam veterans' experiences?

Understanding the timing might give insight into what he hoped to achieve or what memories he felt needed to be preserved now.