Rain in Our Hearts: Alpha Company in the Vietnam War

Rain in Our Hearts is a book that combines words and photographs to take readers into Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th LIB, American Division in 1969–1970. It features over 100 photographs by Jim Logue, a professional photographer who served as an infantryman, and a narrative written by Gary D. Ford. The book focuses on the viewpoint and life of one member of Alpha Company, including aspects of life before and after Vietnam, and offers readers a window into the words and sights of the Company's Vietnam War experience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2020
Publisher: Texas Tech Press,U.S.

Rain in Our Hearts is a captivating book that takes readers on a journey into Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th LIB, American Division, during the years 1969-1970. The author, Jim Logue, was a professional photographer who was drafted and served as an infantryman, carrying a camera to document his experiences. His photographs provide a unique perspective on the daily lives of infantrymen, showcasing their routines, interactions with local children, supply drops, and the arduous journey of searching for the enemy.

Logue's camera captures the individual experiences and daily lives of the men who fought the war, offering a profound insight into the human cost of conflict. Accompanying Logue's photographs is a narrative written by Gary D. Ford, who embarked on a mission to reconstruct the story of Alpha Company during Logue's service. Ford and Logue traveled across America, meeting with and interviewing every surviving member of Alpha Company they could locate and contact.

Each chapter of Rain in Our Hearts focuses on the viewpoint and life of one member of Alpha Company, including aspects of life before and after Vietnam. The story of the Company's movements and missions unfolds as readers are introduced to one soldier at a time. Taken together, Rain in Our Hearts offers readers a window into the words and sights of Alpha Company's Vietnam War.

Logue's photographs are accompanied by personal anecdotes and reflections, providing a deeper understanding of the experiences and emotions of the soldiers. The book also sheds light on the social and political context of the war, exploring the impact of the conflict on the soldiers, their families, and the broader American society.

Rain in Our Hearts is a powerful and evocative book that offers a unique perspective on the Vietnam War. It is a testament to the resilience and humanity of the men who served in Alpha Company and a reminder of the sacrifices made by all who fought in that conflict.

Weight: 1294g
Dimension: 237 x 293 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682830673