Beneath the Seventeenth: From Vietnam to Home

Beneath the Seventeenth: From Vietnam to Home

Beneath the Seventeenth: From Vietnam to Home reveals war through the eyes of a horse, offering a rare perspective on survival and healing. The Vietnam War left combatants struggling to silence memories they could not escape. Many weary warriors sought refuge-some in bottles, others in chemicals. ----- Too often, the burden proved unbearable, ending in self-inflicted death. Yet there was another path. For some, solace came not from substances, but from a horse-a descendant of a bloodline that had carried men through America's wars, standing steadfast beside those who fought to defend the defenseless. Goodwin's novels are immersive and evocative, drawing readers into historical settings while exploring the complexities of human emotions and the realities of war. He is known for his captivating storytelling, which often features horses as central characters witnessing and participating in key moments of American history.