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Harry Peterson
To all my classmates in kindergarten through twelfth grade:
Despite being dyslexic, I accomplished writing a memoir that was just recently published by LifeRich/Readers Digest. All through kindergarten, grade school, junuor high and high school, I struggled academically. I also worked hard to attain an engineering degree in 1974 from the University of Nebraska. My dyslexia was not medically diagnosed until I was in my early sixties. The title of my book is: Fighting for Repose and can be purchased at LifeRich Publishing, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. I also have soft cover books available that I can maill to you. Please email me: ru4harry@gamil.com.
Below is the press release from LifeRich/Readers Digest about my book. On November 21, 2021, I launched the book in Tampa, FL. Thank you in advance for your time and I hope you enjoy reading my book. I would appreciate hearing from you about the book. See you at the reschuled reunion.
New memoir shares life lessons on surviving and overcoming profound challenges
Harry V. Peterson releases ‘Fighting for Repose: Memoir of a Vietnam Veteran’
TAMPA, Fla. – Harry V. Peterson wants his two daughters to know firsthand what his life was like growing up through the Vietnam War and how it affected his life after coming home from the war. It is for this reason he has written “Fighting for Repose: Memoir of a Vietnam Veteran” (published by LifeRich Publishing).
This memoir is a gripping, suspenseful, intense true-story account of Peterson’s service in Vietnam onboard the Navy hospital ship, USS Repose (AH-16). As a 19-year-old electrician working in the bowels of the 450-feet ship, he traversed Da Nang’s coast along the demilitarized zone, with his ship admitting and caring for critically wounded American servicemen by the hundreds. His life is full of lessons on survival and laced with insights on enduring war, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dyslexia that was not diagnosed until he was in his 60s.
“This book should appeal to all veterans and their love ones; particularly to the veterans of the Vietnam War. We were not welcomed when we came home. I know that there are some of us out there who continues to be in denial of their PTSD condition. It will also appeal to the spouses and family members of the veterans who has PTSD as well as to those readers who may or may not realize that they have dyslexia and are being bullied and treated differently,” Peterson says. He adds, “Looking back at everything I had gone through seemed like I was always the underdog. Yet, it was God’s way of cleaning up all the harmful and destructive elements in my life to pave the way for a new and rewarding life that I appreciate very much. Major trials in life help shape your perspective to start over and make better decisions for a happier and contented life.”
When asked what he wants readers to take away from the book, Peterson answers, “I hope my memoir will inspire them to always do their best to persevere and follow their moral compass. Each life threatening experience could at times have a positive impact on one’s life. Never, ever give up!”
“Fighting for Repose: Memoir of a Vietnam Veteran”
By Harry V. Peterson
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 296 pages | ISBN 9781489738127
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 296 pages | ISBN 9781489738134
E-Book | 296 pages | ISBN 9781489738141
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Harry V. Peterson was third in his high school class of approximately 600 students, (third from the bottom that is), but through grit, patience, and persistence rose to become a petty officer third-class electrician mate, earned a BS degree in Engineering, commissioned Naval officer, and resigned his commission as full lieutenant in 1979. He reached the pinnacle of his careers as chief engineer, associate hospital administrator, and owner of the New River Construction. A licensed private pilot and open water master diver, Peterson retired in 2010, and lives with his wife Lari in Florida. This is his first book.
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