Told with a biting humor, Draftee: A High School Teacher Goes to War by David Volk shares an altogether original and incredibly vivid account of the Vietnam experience. At times derisive, yet surprisingly tender the author, a correspondent and combat photographer, introduces a menagerie of crazies and eccentrics-and a few good men. From mutant mutts to donut dollies, this Midwest draftee learned a little about war and a lot about life.

"My Grandpa's War" is a touching story about the special relationship between a 9-year-old girl and her grandfather, a veteran of the Vietnam War. A lingering war injury has put her grandpa in the hospital prompting her to tell his tale. Although her name is Mae, her grandpa calls her 'Sarge' in honor of a close friend he served with in Vietnam. Told through the insight of a child, "My Grandpa's War" deals with a difficult time in our nation's history; however, it does so in a positive and healing way. 'Sarge' and her grandpa make a special trip to Washington, D.C. and she is given an even...