![]() ![]() Throughout the book, Joe reminisces about the life he lost, waxes philosophical on war and conscription, and tries desperately to communicate with the doctors keeping him alive.Ī film version was written and directed by Trumbo himself in 1971 and starring Timothy Bottoms as Joe, Jason Robards as his father, and Donald Sutherland as Jesus Christ (as dreamed/imagined by Joe). It follows a young man named Joe Bonham, who, after becoming grievously injured during World War I, is left deaf, blind, dumb, and without any limbs. ![]() There's always a word."Ī 1938 novel by Dalton Trumbo that became a rallying point for the political left after World War II. Pay no attention when they tap you on the shoulder and say come along we've got to fight for liberty, or whatever their word is. You're worth nothing dead except for speeches. Not even if you're so great your name will never be forgotten and who's that great? The most important thing is your life, little guys. Not even if you die the greatest hero the world ever saw. ![]()
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