How Long to Read Late Thoughts on an Old War

How Long Does it Take to Read Late Thoughts on an Old War?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Late Thoughts on an Old War by Philip D. Beidler

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Philip D. Beidler, who served as an armored cavalry platoon leader in Vietnam, sees less and less of the hard-won perspective of the common soldier in what America has made of that war. Each passing year, he says, dulls our sense of immediacy about Vietnam’s costs, opening wider the temptation to make it something more necessary, neatly contained, and justifiable than it should ever become. Here Beidler draws on deeply personal memories to reflect on the war’s lingering aftereffects and the shallow, evasive ways we deal with them. Beidler brings back the war he knew in chapters on its...

How long is Late Thoughts on an Old War?

Late Thoughts on an Old War by Philip D. Beidler is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Late Thoughts on an Old War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Late Thoughts on an Old War aloud.

What Reading Level is Late Thoughts on an Old War?

Late Thoughts on an Old War is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Late Thoughts on an Old War?

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