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Dream & Truth

A. Spring

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English
novum publishing gmbh
15 February 2024
Dream & Truth is a book about the philosophies of peace and war as experienced by A. Spring throughout his long and varied life. Encompassing stories from his career as both teacher and soldier, he draws deep and meaningful lessons from his experiences. This is a powerful appraisal of the need for peace in the world. Serving as both rallying call and blueprint for a clearer understanding of how the world should work, A. Spring's compelling penchant for writing is merely the first attraction to the reader. Documenting his life from tax official to military officer in South Vietnam's fight for freedom, to prisoner and emigrant. It is a seminal work of lasting international importance. The purpose of this book is to bring happiness to everyone and contribute to the creation of World Peace!

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Imprint:   novum publishing gmbh
Country of Publication:   Austria
Dimensions:   Height: 215mm,  Width: 135mm, 
ISBN:   9783991461876
ISBN 10:   3991461870
Pages:   134
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

A. Spring was born in the Southern Vietnamese city of Cần Thơ. A diligent and hard working, mostly self taught pupil, A. Spring started his career as a tax specialist. After ten years Spring was mobilised into the army, graduating to the rank of second lieutenant and placed in charge of an anti guerrilla force. Having fought bravely throughout the 1960s and 70s, he was imprisoned by the North Vietnamese regime as a prisoner of war for two years, following which he and his family left the country in search of a better life. They settlied for a short time in Malaysia before emigrating to Switzerland in the 1980s where they now live.Having seen the tragedies and miseries of war first hand, Spring is determined to do all he can to prevent the constant wars that plague our planet. He does this both through teaching from his experiences and using humorous and entertaining stories.

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