Born on the Fourth of July

About “Born on the Fourth of July”

Born a patriotic soldier, Ron Kovic served in Vietnam but was severely injured in combat. After his injury, he became a powerful voice against the war, using his wheelchair to spread his message across the country. His story, which was adapted into a film starring Tom Cruise, became a New York Times best seller with more than one million copies sold. The book details his personal journey from soldier to activist.