Better Times than These

New York: Summit Books, 1978. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition. Near fine in a modestly worn, very good dustwrapper. A Vietnam War novel, the first book by the author who went on to write *Forrest Gump*. Inscribed by Groom to Gloria Jones, widow of his friend James Jones: "To Gloria – One of the best people I've known. Ever. All Love, Winston May, 1978." A sort of dedication copy. The book was dedicated to both Groom's father, and to James Jones, who died in 1977.