Book Reviews

Reviews of books by MWSA members. Reviews appear in reverse chronological order, with the most recent review posted appearing first.
Note: Some older reviews are being reposted to this site and those will appear out of order.

War Paint

Wild horses, wild bears, wild indians, wild weather, and wild men: this book has it all!  Life as a mountain man was never easy and for newcomer George Alwood III it came as hard as the winter ice in a mountain creek. A great read!   

Title: War Paint

by W. R. Benton

Book Category: Historical Fiction 

Reviewed by Bob Doerr

ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1939812410

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Benton, W. R.

Red Legs of the Bulge: Artillerymen in the Battle of the Bulge

A look inside the Battle of the Bulge from an artillerymen's perspective. Red Legs of the Bulge: Artillerymen in the Battle of the Bulge by C.J. Kelly Book Category: History Reviewed by jim greenwald ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1500497088

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Kelly. C.J.

Over There

Moving story of parallels in life overlooked by many. Sure to bring tears to the readers eyes. Over There by Bill Hunt Book Category: Historical Fiction Reviewed by jim greenwald ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): B00NC1WCCI

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Hunt, Bill

Stories from the US Navy: I A Suicide in the Mediterranean

A look inside life aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier, with all its pressures and responsibilities. Stories from the US Navy: I A Suicide in the Mediterranean by Bob Stockton Book Category: Historical Fuction Reviewed by jim greenwald ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1457533553

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Stockton, Bob

Those Who Remain: Remembrance and Reunion After War

The Vietnam War from a widows view, an impactful read. Those Who Remain: Remembrance and Reunion After War by Ruth W. Crocker Book Category: Category for MWSA Reviews and Awards Reviewed by Reviewer's Name ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): B00JZNZNOG

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Crocker, Ruth W.

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