About
Philip Joseph Caputo (June 10, 1941 – May 7, 2026) was an American author and journalist. He was best known for A Rumor of War (1977), a best-selling memoir of his experiences during the Vietnam War. Caputo wrote 19 books, including three memoirs, five books of general nonfiction, nine novels, and two books of short stories. His latest was a collection of short stories Wandering Souls: And Other Stories which was published in 2025 by Arcade Publishing.