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Tim O'Brien (born October 1, 1946) is an American novelist who served as a soldier in the Vietnam War. Much of his writing is about wartime Vietnam, [1] and his work later in life often explores the postwar lives of its veterans.
Feb 24, 2021 · Now 74, O'Brien didn't become a father until his late 50s. He reflects on writing, mortality and his experiences in Vietnam in the new documentary, The War and Peace of Tim O'Brien.
- Terry Gross
The Things They Carried (1990) is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O'Brien, about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. His third book about the war, it is based upon his experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division .
- Tim O'Brien
- 1990
Tim O’Brien, American novelist noted for his writings about American soldiers in the Vietnam War. His notable books included the nonfiction If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home (1973) and the novels Going After Cacciato (1978) and The Things They Carried (1990).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oct 13, 2023 · Tim O'Brien, author of the great novel 'The Things They Carried,' explains how COVID and Trump spawned 'America Fantastica,' his first novel in 20 years.
Tim O'Brien. Born. in Austin, MN, The United States. October 01, 1946. Genre. Literature & Fiction, Nonfiction. edit data. Tim O’Brien matriculated at Macalester College. Graduation in 1968 found him with a BA in political science and a draft notice.
Mar 24, 2010 · Twenty years ago, writer Tim O'Brien released a book of stories about young men and war, his war, Vietnam. Among many other things, he listed the weight of each soldier's clothes, canteens and...
