ReadersMagnet will exhibit “Stop War America: A Marine's Story” by Robert McLane at a renowned book festival at Printers Row in Chicago. The outdoor literary festival will take place on September 12-13, 2026, along South Dearborn Street, stretching from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street.
“Stop War America: A Marine's Story” offers an honest and unforgettable account of military service, personal struggle, and resilience. McLane chronicles his extraordinary journey from the free-spirited culture of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury to serving as a Marine in Vietnam during one of the war's deadliest years. Assigned as a mathematician, to a 105 Marine artillery battery, he provided critical fire support for infantry engaged in fierce combat along the Demilitarized Zone. Yet the greatest battles awaited him after he returned home. He hitchhike to New York City to join the Antiwar movement. He served on the national staff of Vietnam Veterans Against the War.
Haunted by the emotional scars of war, McLane struggled with the demons of PTSD, a Texas Sheriff delivered him to a VA psychiatric hospital in Waco. Rather than portraying himself as a hero, he shares a deeply personal story filled with honesty, humor, wit, and hard-earned insight. His memoir reveals both the devastating impact of war and the resilience required to move forward.
McLane's remarkable life has taken him from the counterculture movement of the 1960s to the battlefields of Vietnam, through years of recovery, and ultimately to becoming an award-winning author. His experiences have shaped a powerful voice that speaks to veterans, military families, history enthusiasts, and readers drawn to true stories of courage and perseverance.
Get a copy of “Stop War America: A Marine's Story,” available in paperback and e-book on Amazon. Connect with Robert McLane via his website and Facebook account to learn more about him and his work. Voices4peace.org
Visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit booth at the book festival at Printers Row to discover the author's book display.
Author's Biography:
Extraordinary experiences and remarkable resilience have shaped Robert McLane's life. From his days as a hippie in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district to serving in a Marine artillery battery during the Vietnam War, his journey has been anything but ordinary. After the war, McLane worked on the national staff of Vietnam Veterans Against the War in New York City before confronting the lasting effects of PTSD while receiving treatment at a VA hospital. Seeking peace and a fresh start, he relocated to Mexico, where he transformed his experiences into an award-winning book. His story is one of survival, healing, and the enduring power of perseverance.
Book Details
Book Title: “Stop War America: A Marine's Story”
Author: Robert McLane
Genre: History & Military
Publisher: Corps Production
Published Date: February 16, 2006
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