{"product_id":"dont-break-my-rice-bowl-a-beautiful-and-gripping-novel-highlighting-the-personal-and-tragic-struggles-faced-during-the-vietnam-war-bringing-the-la-hardcover","title":"Don't Break My Rice Bowl: A beautiful and gripping novel, highlighting the personal and tragic struggles faced during the Vietnam War, bringing the la - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert H. Dodd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePatricia Rykiel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBeth Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Break My Rice Bowl is a Vietnam War fictional memoir at its centre, wrapped in meta-narrative layers, connecting the life and legacy of the late primary author to his protagonist, Eddie. 'A book within a book and the reader is invited in.' ​\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeling life is slipping him by, an American agriculturalist heads to Vietnam to try and make a difference in the lives of the people as part of President Johnson's 'Hearts and Minds' campaign. There is just one big problem - there's a war going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEddie joins a small group of civilian advisors chosen to work with local farmers to help make Vietnam once again self-sufficient in rice. He is drawn to the adventure, the challenge, and the opportunity to make a difference, but he is leaving some problems behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis story follows the ups and downs of cultural and tropical agriculture training in Washington DC and the Philippines, and then his assignment in the Gia Dinh province just outside Saigon. The stakes increase as the war intensifies and Eddie's connections in the country deepen, providing the backdrop for the cultural, political and personal struggles that unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel shines a light on a relatively unknown part of Vietnam War history as elements of Asian history and culture, including the introduction of 'miracle rice', are woven into the challenges of being a civilian trying to work - and live - in a war zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Foreword by his daughter, an Afterword by his second wife, the Appendix, and 25 hand painted illustrations by his granddaughter provide added poignant layers to the story. 'The fragility of life was the late author's parting lesson; however, these words left behind were his ultimate gift.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll-Colour Hardcover Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 306\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 21, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51851294703904,"sku":"9781739615505","price":75.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ZzBl8P2jBd9781739615505.webp?v=1781475589","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dont-break-my-rice-bowl-a-beautiful-and-gripping-novel-highlighting-the-personal-and-tragic-struggles-faced-during-the-vietnam-war-bringing-the-la-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}