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.
Helping children deal with the result of separation in deployment/military service. Excellent aid in teaching coping skills.
Good Night Captain Mama: Buenas Noches Capitán Mamá
by Graciela Tiscareno-Sato
Book Category: Children Under 12
Reviewed by: jim greenwald
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 0983476039
We enter the war "Pearl Harbor" and life in the 40's changes forever, follow Bobby in love, life, and his demise in this flashback novel.
Wings of Love and War: A Novel of Adventure, Romance and Courage
by Patrick E. Taylor
Book Category: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Lee Boyland
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 0989157105
The real life story of a young man's experiences in the US Marine Corps during these turbulent times of international warfare in the "sandbox". Gritty, humorous at times, and enlightening.
Memoirs of an Outlaw: Life in the Sandbox
by Robert M. Tanner III
Book Category: History
Reviewed by: E. Franklin Evans
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1477406395
“The war was long ago. I am glad that you survived. We can now be brothers.” These words, spoken by countless Vietnamese to the authors, form the core of Back to Vietnam.
Back to Vietnam: Tours of the Heart
by R. Bruce Logan & Elaine Head
Book Category: Memoir
Reviewed by: B. N. Peacock
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): B00DELLH4A
Intrigue, political upheaval, plots and sub-plots mixed in with coups all taking place in the hot bed of Latin America, a brew waiting to be devoured by avid readers.
Balancing Power
by Francis Graves
Book Category: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Betsy Beard
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1617779288