I Refuse: Memories of a Vietnam War Objector. Paperback - 1992

Trenton, NJ Broken Rifle Press, 1992. Paperback First Edition (1992), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the extremities and the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'.NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.55 inches). 184 pages. Language: English. Weight: 9 ounces. First Ed thus, but unstated. First Edition (1992), unstated. Trade Paperback. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, I REFUSE details the author's attempts to obtain recognition as a conscientious objector from the Selective Service System. An important primary source of information on conscientious objection and draft resistance during the Vietnam era. This is a compelling description of what resistance is like for the average individual who opposes forced government service. Donald Simons speaks to us on many levels--the intellectual, the emotional and the spiritual--as he walks us through the key historical events of that troubled time.