The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Crazy Adventure in a Crazy War *NOW A MAJOR MOVIE*

Description: The Greatest Beer Run Ever by J.T. Molloy, John 'Chick' Donohue The amazing true story of a young man who takes his buddies a few cans of beer - in the heat of the Vietnam war. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description ***NOW A MAJOR MOVIE STARRING ZAC EFRON, RUSSELL CROWE AND BILL MURRAYAn extraordinary story. - Daily MailAn unforgettable, wild ride from start to finish. - John BruningThe astounding true story - from the streets of Manhattan to the jungles of Vietnam. - Thomas KellyIT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME.As a result of a rowdy night in his local New York bar, ex-Marine and merchant seaman "Chick" Donohue volunteers for a legendary mission. He will sneak into Vietnam to track down his buddies in combat to bring them a cold beer and supportive messages from home. Itll be the greatest beer run ever! Now, decades on from 1968, this is the remarkable true story of how he actually did it. Armed with Irish luck and a backpack full of alcohol, Chick works his passage to Vietnam, lands in Qui Nhon and begins to carry out his quest, tracking down the disbelieving soldiers one by one. But things quickly go awry, and as he talks his way through checkpoints and unwittingly into dangerous situations, Chick sees a lot more of the war than he ever planned - spending a terrifying time in the Demilitarized Zone, and getting caught up in Saigon during the Tet Offensive. With indomitable spirit, Chick survives on his wits, but what he finds in Vietnam comes as a shock. By the end of his epic adventure, battered and exhausted, Chick finds himself questioning why his friends were ever led into the war in the first place. Author Biography John "Chick" Donohue joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of seventeen and spent several years as a Merchant Mariner after his discharge. His work took him to numerous foreign ports, including Saigon during the Vietnam War. After the war, he became a tunnel builder, and eventually became a Director of Sandhogs, Local 147, Laborers International Union of North America, a post in which he served for over three decades. He is happily married to Theresa "Terri" ONeil and spends his time between New York, Florida, and West Cork, Ireland. Long Description ** NOW A MAJOR MOVIE STARRING ZAC EFRON, RUSSELL CROWE AND BILL MURRAY THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An extraordinary story. - Daily Mail An unforgettable, wild ride from start to finish. - John Bruning The astounding true story - from the streets of Manhattan to the jungles of Vietnam. - Thomas KellyIT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME.As a result of a rowdy night in his local New York bar, ex-Marine and merchant seaman "Chick" Donohue volunteers for a legendary mission. He will sneak into Vietnam to track down his buddies in combat to bring them a cold beer and supportive messages from home. Itll be the greatest beer run ever!Now, decades on from 1968, this is the remarkable true story of how he actually did it.Armed with Irish luck and a backpack full of alcohol, Chick works his passage to Vietnam, lands in Qui Nhon and begins to carry out his quest, tracking down the disbelieving soldiers one by one.But things quickly go awry, and as he talks his way through checkpoints and unwittingly into dangerous situations, Chick sees a lot more of the war than he ever planned - spending a terrifying time in the Demilitarized Zone, and getting caught up in Saigon during the Tet Offensive.With indomitable spirit, Chick survives on his wits, but what he finds in Vietnam comes as a shock. By the end of his epic adventure, battered and exhausted, Chick finds himself questioning why his friends were ever led into the war in the first place. Review Quote John (Chickie) Donohue happens to be one of the best storytellers anywhere. He knows that though life may be funny, it is no joke. In this book you will see through his eyes the absurdity of the human condition. Chickie takes us thousands of miles on a hilarious quest laced with sorrow, but never dull. You will laugh and cry, but you will not be sorry that you read this rollicking story.Donohues memoir is a fascinating, vividly narrated recollection of the chaos of the Vietnam war. The Greatest Beer Run Ever is the astounding true story of a young mans odyssey. On these pages we accompany Chick Donohue as he takes us on a fantastic voyage from the streets of Manhattan via the high seas to the jungles and cities of Vietnam at the height of a war fought mostly by forgotten blue collar kids...This book is both a testament to the fading notions of loyalty and brotherhood and an elegy for the working class enclaves that once formed the backbone of a city and nation. Promotional "Headline" The amazing true story of a young man who takes his buddies a few cans of beer - in the heat of the Vietnam war. Details ISBN1913183319 Publisher Octopus Publishing Group Year 2021 ISBN-10 1913183319 ISBN-13 9781913183318 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-06-03 Pages 288 Language English UK Release Date 2021-06-03 Country of Publication United Kingdom Author John Chick Donohue Imprint Monoray Subtitle A Crazy Adventure in a Crazy War *NOW A MAJOR MOVIE* DEWEY 959.7043092 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-06-07 AU Release Date 2021-06-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132226347;

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