The Heart That Fed by Carl Sciacchitano
A Father, a Son, and the Long Shadow of War
"The Heart That Fed" is a graphic memoir that delves into the complex relationship between a son and his father, shaped by the father's experiences during the Vietnam War. David Sciacchitano, a young man of the 1960s, joins the Air Force and finds himself amidst the chaos of war, including the Tet Offensive and the 1975 evacuation. Though he returns home physically unscathed, the emotional scars of war linger. Through vivid illustrations, the story explores themes of trauma, love, and the lasting impact of war on family dynamics.
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- 2024
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