Bo died on July 2, 2002. He taught me more than any man I ever met
Here's to you, good ol' Bo.
San Antonio Express-News: Inevitably, Halpert's spellbinding novel of men in aerial combat will be compared to "Twelve O'Clock High". "The War Lover" and "Memphis Belle." It will not suffer from the comparison.
A REAL GOOD WAR by SAM HALPERT
San Antonio Express: Halpert's spellbinding novel of men in aerial combat will be compared to Twelve O'Clock High,.The War Lover, and Memphis Belle. It will not suffer from the comparison
New York Times Book Review:What makes this book engrossing is its evocation of the fine line between a close call and a tragedy, not to mention the way guilt is detonated by war's deadly absurdity.
Publishers WeeklyHalpert's absorbing debut. Gripping fiction
Kirkus ReviewFlying high above Platoon-movie cliches An inspiring debut. Compelling suspense
Miami Herald:Harrowing portrait of the pitilessness of war
Fort Lauderdale Sun-SentinelWriting this sharp is its own justification
Robert Olen Butler (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction)
"A Real Good War is gritty and funny and rich with authenticity.The long overdue debut of a very talented writer."
Susan Minot "Sam Halpert shines his light on a well-worn subject, war, and gives us material glowing with stoic humor and a crusty humanity. This is a wonderful, unique and moving book."
Leonard Michaels "If you want to know what World War II air war was like; the blood, fire, death and hell for American boys, A Real Good War is the book to read"
