My newest book, a short story titled, “2-27-70”, takes readers back to this date. It is a day the author will never forget. Snatch up a copy to find out what happened. This book is now available for pre-order on both Amazon and Smashwords and will go live on June 30th.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/2-27-70-John-Podlaski-ebook/dp/B0B4TVSBSN
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1153136

Blurb:
I grew up in the city of Detroit and was taught that my heritage and strong family values were important. Every year, our birthdays were a cherished event within the family – especially when it was dad’s special day – we always celebrated his with great fanfare, a special family dinner and dessert.
However, on February 27, 1970, my dad’s birthday, that annual tradition was broken when I was forced into a situation beyond my control. I had to leave home and the family gave me an emotional send-off, but the thought and possibility of my never returning devastated them.
This short story follows me on this one special day. Thousands of young men preceded me on this path, and tens of thousands never made it home. Find out where I was heading and why I had to go.
I appreciate your Stories John. I enjoy reading each and everyone of your stories. thank you for your Service.
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Fantastic, John! I pre-ordered my copy! Congrats!
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Congratulations, John
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As an avid and grateful reader of your accounts of “Nam” and it’s continual ripple through everyones life, I so look forward to more insight into what I went through, and events I occasionally remember.
Reading your book “Cherries” changed my life, and all of your following stories continue to help!
I was finally convinced that luck was not the only reason I came home alive, and that I had a lot to do with my fate, as it were. Survivors Guilt will never be removed, but is now mitigated. I was finally able to go to “The Wall”. That was both heart lifting, and heart rendering, all at the same time. What a rush. So uplifting. A weight removed, as it were.
Without your thought provoking stories I would still be wallowing in what I think I remember, just the horrible stuff, instead of how I helped all the people around me to survive.
James R Gorman
Spec4 Platoon Leader Charlie Company
FDC Weapons Platoon
First of the Wolfhounds
67 – 68 Tet Vet
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Thank you, fellow hound!
On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 4:44 PM CherriesWriter – Vietnam War website < comment-reply@wordpress.com> wrote:
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