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.
We Were Beautiful Once will appeal not only to jazz fans, but to those who just like to have some music in the background at work or play. . WE WERE BEAUTIFUL ONCE by Joe Carvalko Book Category: Music CD Reviewed by Betsy Beard ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): B00FGYD30O
There’s something about a good story which involves a submarine. Such movies and books such as Das Boot and The Hunt for Red October had all the elements of mystery, suspense and political intrigue.The Trident Deception by Rick Campbell Book Category: Thriller/Mystery. Reviewed by Richard Geschke ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1250039010
There’s something about a good story which involves a submarine. Such movies and books such as Das Boot and The Hunt for Red October had all the elements of mystery, suspense and political intrigue.
Into the Land of Darkness: A Bombardier-Navigator's Story by Arthur L. Haarmeyer Book Category: Memoir Reviewed by Lee Boyland ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store):0988674912
A look at the Korean War through the eyes of a bombardier-navigator. Live the war and his experiences.
A Daughter's Hero, A Tribute to a Veteran of Vietnam by Julie K. Weber-Torres Book Category: Nonfiction, biography. Reviewed by Michael D. Mullins ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store):1490514996
A Daughter's Hero is book about the impact of PTSD on the veteran and his family. It is a very personal book filled with pain. By sharing her experience, the author has the hope that her experience wtih her father's struggle to come will help others caught in the same web of torment.
Traditions and lore interweave to carry the reader deep into tunnels of discovery, death, and danger while following the Map of Thieves.
Map of Thieves by Michael Karpovage
Book Category: Thriller/Mystery
Reviewed by Sandra Miller Linhart
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 0985653213