Tim O’Brien

Popular writer Tim O’Brien has received several prestigious awards, including the National Book Award. Several of books deal with the horrific experiences of soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War, as well as depicting their postwar lives. Although these books are classified as fiction, they clearly reflect the real-life experiences of O’Brien and other soldiers. His most recent book, entitled Dad’s Maybe Book, is poignant collection of thoughts, memories, and reflections that he shares with his two sons.