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Mentioned in 2 episodes
First Blood
Book • 1972
First Blood is a novel by David Morrell that tells the story of John Rambo, a troubled Vietnam veteran who becomes embroiled in a violent confrontation with Sheriff Wilfred Teasle in rural Kentucky.
The novel delves into themes of post-traumatic stress disorder, masculinity, and the consequences of war, offering a complex portrayal of both characters as they engage in a relentless pursuit through the wilderness.
The novel delves into themes of post-traumatic stress disorder, masculinity, and the consequences of war, offering a complex portrayal of both characters as they engage in a relentless pursuit through the wilderness.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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Cal Newport as the original Rambo novel, exploring themes of political polarization and PTSD in the post-Vietnam era.
Cal Newport as the original Rambo novel, exploring themes of political polarization and PTSD in the post-Vietnam era.
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Ep. 204: Deep Life Principles
Mentioned when comparing the book’s dangerous John Rambo character with Stallone’s movie portrayal.
Michael D. Gambone, "The New Praetorians: American Veterans, Society, and Service from Vietnam to the Forever War" (U Massachusetts Press, 2021)
Mentioned by Michael Gambone when comparing the book's depiction of John Rambo to Stallone's movie portrayal.
Michael D. Gambone, "The New Praetorians: American Veterans, Society, and Service from Vietnam to the Forever War" (U Massachusetts Press, 2021)
