E. Michael Helms

E. Michael Helms is one of the highly popular authors from The United States, who is famous for writing books based on the historical fiction, memoir, and mystery genres. He was born in Marietta, Georgia, but was brought up in Panama City, Florida. While growing up, Helms used to play football and excelled in it. He even used to play baseball very well and gain success in the role of a catcher. Based on the excellent display in sports, a Junior College offered him a scholarship, but Helms turned it down. He went on to join the Marines following the completion of his high school studies. Author Helms served in the Vietnam War and was involved in some of the deadliest fighting. He was a rifleman and fought bravely during the war. One day, he got wounded for a total of 3 times, which pretty much terminated his service in the Marines. For that incident, author Helms discounts as being at the wrong place at the wrong time. After returning home, he wrote a memoir based on his experiences in the war. The Proud Bastards was the first book that he wrote earlier in his writing career. It was regarded as a compelling and a powerful battlefield memoir that has ever been written. Some also labelled it as a modern day military classic. This memoir is still in print even after 20 years since it was first published. Many of the other military writings of author Helms have appeared in various books based on the wars.