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MWSA Recommended Reading List Summer 2013

Submitted by Bob Doerr on June 13, 2013 - 16:34

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 2013 Summer Recommended Reading List:

Dead Men Flying: Victory in Viet Nam The Legend of Dust Off: by  General Patrick Brady with Meghan Brady Smith

A Wandering Warrior  by  Harry E. Gilleland, Jr.

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Alternate Route: One man's journey through the fog of PTSD

Submitted by Hodge Wood on June 12, 2013 - 12:05

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

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LePoidevin, Ray
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Grand Slam Grooming Dogs Speak Out

Submitted by Jim Greenwald on June 11, 2013 - 10:57

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

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McGrath Avery, Pat
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Survivor Love Thy Enemy

Submitted by Bob Doerr on June 10, 2013 - 17:05

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

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Dennison, James
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