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Award Winning Dramatic Manuscript From Vietnam Veteran Sees Light After Thirty Years
MARIETTA, GA - Author's Tranquility Press announces the release of a significant literary work with a history as compelling as its plot. A Hard Decision [https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Decision-Westley-Thomas/dp/1964037883/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ob6cjTHosS2wQ9ZuuukKej0xIfTAJkl8PkRpxAk9Bi0Z_CTE8pKnQZqPgvDSLlDYCDYm3xxnbKswJYla6MzIzB_IqnxgvWa-A-SyAb2XL7ZJHd_7qok_KmP_97dogy5Nj-APmw4pVjYndu0-wWhkvanoAR049dLE4Hwzy1huCT1JDuFzGu9KKA5tHlrL7wlr5Q61r0aHtRQY2Q1GD7SuC37Bnky-DL0-lwhyFyqwYkw.Za1SH73eWgUxOwBPnbBWr-Jf34YIiI5T1ACmMVOKo3w&qid=1769401330&sr=1-1], the award-winning dramatic manuscript by United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran Westley Thomas, is now available to the public. This publication concludes a thirty-year personal campaign by the author, who once submitted the story's concept to Oprah Winfrey and National Geographic in 1993, and later to the esteemed actor and activist Ossie Davis in 2002.
Set on Staten Island in the volatile era of the Vietnam War, the play presents an emotional odyssey of loyalty, trauma, and resurrection. The story follows Zera, a young widow who loses her husband, William, to the war and then her child to sorrow. When she finds new hope with Steve, another veteran, her fragile peace is obliterated by the return of William, alive, but irrevocably changed by years of torture as a prisoner of war. His homecoming forces a devastating choice, laying bare the hidden wounds of combat that fracture families and haunt a community.
The manuscript has earned critical recognition and several awards, including the Pacific Book Review Notable Book Award, the Firebird Book Award, and the Titan Book Award. Its narrative power lies in its authentic portrayal of postwar trauma and its timeless examination of the wars soldiers fight long after they leave the battlefield.
A Hard Decision transcends its historical setting to ask enduring questions about sacrifice, forgiveness, and the true cost of survival. Written with the urgency of modern drama and the depth of character that defines great American theater, it is a story poised to resonate deeply with contemporary audiences.
A Hard Decision by Westley Thomas is available for purchase worldwide in paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Decision-Westley-Thomas/dp/1964037883/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ob6cjTHosS2wQ9ZuuukKej0xIfTAJkl8PkRpxAk9Bi0Z_CTE8pKnQZqPgvDSLlDYCDYm3xxnbKswJYla6MzIzB_IqnxgvWa-A-SyAb2XL7ZJHd_7qok_KmP_97dogy5Nj-APmw4pVjYndu0-wWhkvanoAR049dLE4Hwzy1huCT1JDuFzGu9KKA5tHlrL7wlr5Q61r0aHtRQY2Q1GD7SuC37Bnky-DL0-lwhyFyqwYkw.Za1SH73eWgUxOwBPnbBWr-Jf34YIiI5T1ACmMVOKo3w&qid=1769401330&sr=1-1] and through major book retailers.
About the Author
Westley Thomas is a Vietnam War veteran whose service in the United States Marine Corps informs every page of his writing. His debut dramatic work represents a lifelong dedication to giving voice to the complex legacy of war.
About Author's Tranquility Press
Author's Tranquility Press is a trusted self-publishing partner for authors seeking to bring their creative visions to a global audience. The press provides comprehensive editorial, design, and marketing services to ensure each story reaches its full potential.
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