Voices from the Front: Letters Home from America's Military Family
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Book Overview
Frank Schaeffer draws on his relationships with America's military families to gather a timely and powerful collection of writing from the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Like Keeping Faith and Faith of Our Sons, Voices from the Front bridges the divide between those who are in, or who have family members in the military, and the rest of us who can take that service for granted. It is a book about the intimately emotional and human side of military service. While Faith of Our Sons reflected this war through the homefront struggles of a quietly courageous community of families, Voices From the Front takes us directly to the often invisible front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan: from first deployment to patrols to combat to field hospitals and, in some cases, homecoming. As Schaeffer has written of a group he has come to think of--politics apart--as the next greatest generation, "We need to know the men and women in combat better and to understand what they are going through." Powerful, moving and undeniable, Voices from the Front tells the story of this war in the voices of the Americans who are living--and dying--in it every day.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:078671462X
ISBN13:9780786714629
Release Date:October 2004
Publisher:Da Capo Press
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
In Their Own Words
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I read this book while my son was serving his first tour in Iraq. He didn't write me any letters although we communicated via IM regularly, but mostly about what was going on back here. So reading these letters in the book, some funny, some serious, some sad, gave me some valuable insight into what he might be dealing with. These are real letters written by real people, and I would sometimes have to put the book aside for awhile and take a deep breath. But mostly I couldn't put the book down at all as I wanted to read more. Some wondered at how I could read such a book while my son was over there, but as his mother, I would have gladly traded places with him so why not learn everything I can about the war he is fighting? Kudos to Frank Schaeffer (and John) for providing us with this type of information.
A deeply serious portrayal of the human side of war
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Compiled and edited by Frank Schaeffer, Voices From The Front: Letters Home From America's Military Family is an anthology of letters from American soliders, sailors, airmen, and Marines currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. A deeply serious portrayal of the human side of war, including many missives written under stressful or harrowing circumstances, Voices from the Front is an outspoken collection of those who lay their lives on the line for the sake of their country, in their own words. Highly recommended and timely reading, Voices From The Front is a welcome contribution to Military Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
All Americans Must Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Although I am halfway through, I couldn't wait to post. This is a must read for all Americans especially those who do not truly understand the sacrifice the military makes for our country. The book is powerful, awesome and emotionally overwhelming. My father, my husband and his father and grandfather served in the US military. This book has brought me even greater understanding and appreciation for the job our armed forces do and I am forever grateful for the freedom and security they provide. God bless and keep them. Thank you to Frank Schaeffer for this important work.
Every American Should Read This Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Voices From the Front is an excellent book to give insight to those who aren't involved in the military and give support to those who are. My husband is in the Air Force and actually has some of his letters published in the book. Three months after his tour in Korea he got sent to Iraq and will be there until January. Though is was difficult to read some of the letters in the book it was also encouraging to know that I am not alone in this situation. I am proud that my husband is serving his country even if it means we have to be apart. I wish that every American would read this book to help them remember that our freedom and the freedom of others comes with a price. Thank you Frank Schaeffer for all your hard work and giving voices to our military men and women and their families.
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