MWSA Summer 2012 Recommended Reading List

MWSA Recommended Reading List

Summer  2012

As most of you know, the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) is an organization of over one thousand writers, poets, and artists drawn together by a common bond of military service.  One purpose of our Society is to review the written works of our members.  From our recent book reviews, we’ve selected the following as our 2012 Summertime Recommended Reading List:

Black Wings by Kathleen Toomey Jabs

The Remains of the Corps by Thomas Hebert

In the Gray Area: A Marine Advisor Team at War by Seth Folsom

Being Taken by Richard Barone

In Our Duffel Bags, Surviving the Vietnam Era by Richard C. Geschke & Robert A. Toto

Front Toward Enemy by Barbara Allen

"The Perfect Storm: 'Old Ironsides' and HMS Java - A Story of 1812." by Steve Maffeo

Small as a Mustard Seed by Shelli Johnson

Forever Hunger by David M. Salkin

In The Shadow Of a Badge by Lillie Leonardi

Don Jose, An American Soldier's Courage and Faith in Japanese Captivity by Ezequiel L. Ortiz and James A. McClure

Aldric & Anneliese by Harry E. Gilleland Jr.

A Wound in the Mind: The Court Martial of Lance Corporal Cachora, USMC by Francis J. Partel

Fahim Speaks: A Warrior-Actor's Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back
by Fahim Fazli w/ Michael Moffett

DOD Security Clearances and Contracts Guidebook - What Defense Contractors Need to Know About their Need to Know  by Jeffrey W. Bennett 

Now that the summertime heat is here, and we’re all looking for someplace cool to relax, remember to take your Kindle, Nook, Ipad, or just an old fashioned book with you to help you take your mind off the economy, politics, or the simple fact that this is the time of the year where more wrinkles and more gray hair seem to appear. And, we have just what you’re looking for:  a super selection of good books. Check out a couple of the books mentioned above.