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.
Vietnam Veteran struggles forty years with PTSD then seeks help! A great portrayal of fighting the jungle within and spiritual resolve.
Alternate Route: One man's journey through the fog of PTSD
by Ray LePoidevin
Book Category: Memoir
Reviewed by Hodge Wood
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1482393077
Ladies in the Styling Salon, we know the stories. This is the Grooming Shop, and the Dogs are on stage. If you have young readers in the house pick this up for them, increase their joy and buy the iPad version.
Grand Slam Grooming Dogs Speak Out
by Pat McGrath Avery
Book Category: Young Adult
Reviewed by: Terry Shoptaugh
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1937958329
Picture yourself as a soldier in Viet Nam in the hot year of 1968. Add to that you're being specifically targeted by the Viet Cong. Finally, mix in your love for a peasant girl caught up on both sides of the war.
Survivor Love Thy Enemy
by James Dennison
Book Category: Creative NonFiction
Reviewed by Bob Doerr
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1477478159
Pass in Review--Honor is a compelling, well-written and thoroughly enjoyable World War II yarn!
Pass in Review--Honor
by Brian Utermahlen
Book Category: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by John Cathcart
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1470097370
Unique and creative inspirational memoir, the female officers perspective of war - thoroughly absorbing
B.A.G.H.D.A.D. Yoga: A Shift in Consciousness: Fear to Love, War to Peace
by Michelle M. Spencer
Book Category: Memoir
Reviewed by Ron Camarda
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 0988649209