Author Event - Lt. C ol. Joseph F. Tallon and Matthew A. Tallon

844 Elm Street,Manchester NH 03101

13 November, 2021

Description

Lt. Col. Joseph F. Tallon and Matthew A. Tallon visit to speak about their latest book, "100 Days in Vietnam." Army veterans, father & son, and co-authors Lt.Col. Joseph F. Tallon and Matthew A. Tallon will be coming to Bookery Manchester to talk about their latest book, 100 Days in Vietnam: A Memoir of Love, War, and Survival. This work, based on Lt. Tallon's harrowing experiences after being shot down during the Vietnam War. As American troops continue their steady exodus on the last day of their ground war in Vietnam, Lieutenant Joe Tallon is shot down by an enemy missile. Forced to eject at a dangerously low altitude from their OV-1 Mohawk, Joe and his technical observer, Specialist-5 Daniel Richards, land in the flaming wreckage. Lieutenant Tallon survives but Specialist Richards does not. Stateside, Lieutenant Tallon begins to heal and proceed with his life-but the loss of his technical observer is never far from his mind. Forty years later, Joe embarks on a quest to bring recognition to the sacrifice of Daniel Richards and secure a Purple Heart for his family. Painstakingly recreated from wartime letters and remembrances and contextualized by contemporary news accounts, 100 Days in Vietnam is a collaboration between Joe and his son Matt-also an Army veteran. Here we experience the war through the emotions of the man who survived it: the drudgery and monotony of airfield life, the heartache of a newlywed missing his wife, the terror of combat missions, the agony of injury and rehabilitation, and the bittersweet relief from the completion of his final mission to bring recognition to his fallen comrade. This event is sure to be fascinating to history buffs, but also to all who have an interest in stories of human struggles and perseverance. Be sure to mark your calendars! Bookery is Manchester’s first indpendent bookstore.   Stop by 844 Elm Street to experience a community of book lovers and coffee connoisseurs with a techie, artsy vibe.   Homemade donuts, sandwiches, and pastries can be your snack or be catered for your whole office.   We have so many events each week! Swing on by for beer or wine as you shop, listen to live music, hear from an author, or join a workshop.   We take pride bringing the local community together hosting weekly events like . . . Author Visits Story Time Live Music   We also have an awesome selection of curated merchandise like books cards, and gifts!