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Not Quite Men No Longer Boys Aborigine Soldier In Vietnam War
Not Quite Men No Longer Boys by K.C. Laughton is a powerful Australian memoir that follows an Aboriginal teenager who enlists to fight in Vietnam, tracing his journey from wide-eyed recruit to seasoned soldier. Laughton’s 1999 narrative blends military history with Indigenous perspective, giving voice to a generation caught between boyhood and manhood amid the chaos of war.
The 352-page paperback is in tidy, gently-read condition: pages are crisp, unmarked, and dog-ear free, the binding remains snug, and it ships from a smoke-free home. No previous owner names, gift notes, or ex-library stamps—just a clean copy ready for the shelf.
Collectors of Australian military biography, students of Aboriginal culture, and readers searching for rare Vietnam War memoirs will appreciate this accessible edition. Laughton’s firsthand account offers a unique window on both Australian history and Indigenous military service.