A Bright Shining Lie

This acclaimed audiobook explores the life of Lieutenant Colonel John Paul Vann, a key figure in the Vietnam War who challenged the prevailing strategies of his time. Vann’s journey from a clear-sighted soldier aiming to reform the war effort to a man who ultimately embraced its futility is meticulously chronicled by a renowned journalist. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, this profound narrative serves as both a biography and a historical exposé of the war's devastating impact on Vietnam and America.