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In CountryIn the summer of 1984, the war in Vietnam comes home to Samantha Hughes, whose father was killed there before she was born. All she has is a picture of him as a young soldier, and as Sam begins to grapple with the challenges of her own adolescent years, she also finds herself confronting the desire and need to know more about her father and what happened to him and the other American soldiers who served in Vietnam. Today's students will relate to Sam
In the summer of 1984, the war in Vietnam comes home to Samantha Hughes, whose father was killed there before she was born. All she has is a picture of him as a young soldier, and as Sam begins to grapple with the challenges of her own adolescent years, she also finds herself confronting the desire and need to know more about her father and what happened to him and the other American soldiers who served in Vietnam.
Today's students will relate to Sam and her desire to leave her small town for the bigger world versus the pull of a loving boyfriend and family. Her need to confront the controversies and horrors of war and its impact on soldiers and the families they leave behind makes In Country a meaningful book for the current generation of students. "A brilliant and moving book . . . a moral tale that entwines public history with private anguish." -LosAngeles Times Book Review Freshman Common Book: Centenary College, University of South Carolina, UpstateBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 09/01/2020
ISBN: 9780060835170
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 8.26h x 6.28w x 0.69d
Review Citations: Ingram Advance 08/01/2005 pg. 41
Entertainment Weekly 09/04/2015 pg. 44
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 63412 / In Country
Reading Level: 4.6 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 12
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I am a big user of the SunLabs tanning lotion and I bought these exfoliating gloves to use when I need to remove any of the tan to start fresh. Works amazingly for that. But I started using these even more often all over more body to remove dead skin and dirt and my skin is so much softer, smoother and just feel overall amazing afterwards. Packaging, quality, and value are great. Huge fan of all the products so far!
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I ran out of my eye cream, so I decided to give this one a try.
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First time using retinol and I love it!!!
I tried retinol for the first time after my friend told me how good it was. Honestly, I was a bit scared at first because I heard it can be harsh. My skin got a little dry in the beginning, but it wasn’t too bad.
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Gentle Retinoid Cream – Lightweight, Smoothing, Good for Sensitive Skin & Beginners
This is one of those products that feels like a very approachable way to incorporate a retinoid into your routine without immediately dealing with the harsher side effects people often expect. I’ve been using it consistently at night, and what stood out to me first is how lightweight and comfortable the texture is. It leans more toward a thin cream-serum than a heavy treatment, so it spreads easily and doesn’t feel overwhelming on the skin.
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lightweight, effective, and easy to try
I started using this on under eye dark spots after a friend recommended it. The texture is lightweight, non sticky, and absorbs smoothly. The price is very reasonable, making it great for trying out. After about four days, my dark spots looked slightly lighter, and I plan to continue using it for more noticeable results.
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