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by: Charlie Morris
Amazon.com's Price: $17.95 Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9780595404537
ISBN: 0595404537
Label: iUniverse, Inc.
Manufacturer: iUniverse, Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 204
Publication Date: July 27, 2006
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.
Release Date: July 27, 2006
Sales Rank: 585070
Studio: iUniverse, Inc.
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Just A Regular Guy is the story of Charlie Morris, growing up in Northern Ohio with the simple ambition to join the Navy, learn a trade, and raise a family in typical Midwest middle class fashion. His life took an abrupt turn when, in 1971 while serving in Vietnam, he was hit by enemy sniper fire while on a helicopter mission in the Mekong Delta. The result of his injuries was right side paralysis with the prognosis to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Through hard work and determination Charlie was able to overcome his physical disability and eventually earn his college degree and begin a high school teaching career. Despite his physical limitations, his desire was just to fit into normal society without standing out from the crowd. His belief that life’s hardest battles were behind him was shattered when the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder invaded his life. This book tells the story of a man fighting numerous and diverse battles just trying to be a regular guy.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Wonderful and Inspiring Story
Dean Siegman has done a masterful job of revealing the incredible life story of Charlie Morris. This book is heart warming and inspiring, but does not sugar-coat the harsh realities and struggles of someone dealing with both physical limitations and post traumatic stress disorder. Readers of this well constructed biography will almost certainly be inspired to do more with their own lives after learning of the remarkable achievements of Charlie Morris. A highly recommended read for anyone who believes ... Read More
Rating: - Finally, an understandable book of Vietnam vets.........
I don't usually read this genre book, but found it well written and understandable without resorting to the usual sensationalism. Mr. Siegman factually and interestingly tells the story of "just a reular guy" who overcame difficulties most people would find hard to imagine. Charlie's story tells us the behind the scenes story of injury, recovery and hope, only to be shattered by the "flashback" nightmares so many of our vets faced during that era filled with turmoil both on the front lines and at home. ... Read More
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