Voices from the Front: Letters Home from America's Military Family

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.

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.

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.

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.