Poems from the Battlefield captures unique aspects of the Civil War in Manassas and Prince William County, Virginia. Using persona, metaphor, photos and quotes, Gotthardt brings readers from contemporary park experiences back to the days of the Civil War, offering multiple perspectives and rare insight. Gotthardt does not seek to relay details of history or battles. Rather, she offers a collection of powerful impressions, images, and emotion, as well as obvious bewilderment at how easily we invite our own destruction. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the national, county and...

This is an anthology with 26 contributors. It will be published by the Bull Run Unitarian Universalists congregation in Manassas, VA. The editors are Bette Hileman and Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt. Lone bat in night sky unites fellow Vietnam troops. Couple nearly dies trying to sail top-heavy boat on a cold windy lake. Huckster in welfare office entrances young woman who has a criminal record. Car accident victim on the edge of life has dreams and nightmares of childhood. Vet recalls the evening his buddy succumbs to his wounds on aircraft carrier. Fundamentalist missionaries confront a young...