{"product_id":"2026100003002-secondhand-a-bright-shining-lie","title":"A Bright Shining Lie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Bright Shining Lie chronicles the life and career of Lieutenant Colonel John Paul Vann, a central figure in America's involvement in Vietnam. This Pulitzer Prize-winning work presents a searing indictment of the strategic failures and moral compromises that defined the conflict. Sheehan meticulously details Vann's journey from an idealistic advisor to a disillusioned critic, illustrating the profound disconnect between official narratives and the grim realities on the ground. The narrative uncovers the tragic complexities of the war, offering a powerful and unforgettable account of a nation's struggle and a man's ultimate sacrifice. This monumental history argues for a re-evaluation of the war's origins and its devastating consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48378259734747,"sku":"2026100003002-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/65b3722a-be4d-48ec-9605-a49e34b36311.png?v=1773691449","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100003002-secondhand-a-bright-shining-lie","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}