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In the book Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, we read about the hardships and troubles of the main character, Richard Perry, during the Vietnam war. Richie’s understanding of his part in the war is unknown to him, but as the death and destruction increases, he realizes that in war there are no parts.In the book Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, we read about the hardships and troubles of the main character, Richard Perry, during the Vietnam war. Richie’s understanding of his part in the war is unknown to him, but as the death and destruction increases, he realizes that in war there are no parts.In the book Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, we read about the hardships and troubles of the main character, Richard Perry, during the Vietnam war. Richie’s understanding of his part in the war is unknown to him, but as the death and destruction increases, he realizes that in war there are no parts.In the book Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, we read about the hardships and troubles of the main character, Richard Perry, during the Vietnam war. Richie’s understanding of his part in the war is unknown to him, but as the death and destruction increases, he realizes that in war there are no parts.In the book Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, we read about the hardships and troubles of the main character, Richard Perry, during the Vietnam war. Richie’s understanding of his part in the war is unknown to him, but as the death and destruction increases, he realizes that in war there are no parts.In the book Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, we read about the hardships and troubles of the main character, Richard Perry, during the Vietnam war. Richie’s understanding of his part in the

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