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From Pooh Bear
to Rambo
A Story of Hope and Courage

 "You're never more alive than when you're almost not."

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Profound sentiments like this in Where the Light Enters - A Soldier's Journey will immerse the reader in one soldier’s experience in “the Nam.” From an idyllic childhood to the brutal realities of war, join author and veteran Leland Austin Gagnebin as he guides you through the struggles in the jungles of the A Shau Valley and rugged Annamite Mountains during the Vietnam War—and experience how, decades later, he journeyed back to this source of troubling dreams and PTSD in search of peace and closure. And found it.

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About Leland 

Leland Austin Gagnebin is a product of the University of Wisconsin system. He’s a member of Military Writers Society of America. As a guest speaker at local high school history classes, he is also available to address local veteran and civic groups. Leland continues to assist and encourage veterans to connect to the VA and is open to a dialogue with his readers.

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Upcoming Events

Coming this September during Homecoming celebrations at GRANT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, I will be speaking at a few English classes at the invitation of  Jon Swearengen, a wonderful teacher I met last November 2024, during a special invitaion to sit on several veteran panels to address the social science classes of my beloved old high school! What a wonderful way to spend Veterans Day! And at Jon's invitation I was able to speak to a couple of his classes. This September looks to be just as rewarding! If you are in the area, come to the parade and football game!

Also, please note there are 2 hours of interviews of me on YouTube, conducted by  a Michigan State University History Professor, who in conjunction with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, is compiling veteran's stories for prosperity. Que up by name: Leland Austin Gagnebin. Thanks you for your support and encouragment!  

© 2023 Leland Austin Gagnebin

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