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A BOY AT WAR, received a Book Nerdection rating of "Must Read" and their Seal of Approval.
Our Story
"This book is for those readers who want to know more about what is going on - for real - on the battlefield. What you get with A Boy at War is more than just a historical or journalist account of it. It’s about the emotions of a boy on the brink of manhood who was thrown into the deep end without knowing what to expect." bookreview@booknerdection.com
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"I just finished reading your book. It made me laugh and it made me cry. It also made me think. It needed to be written and I thank you for writing it. We all hope that we will be lucky enough to live in a world without war." Steve Mohler
A Boy at War is a work of non-fiction in the historical, action, and
military subgenres. The book is best suited to mature readers as it
contains explicit language, sexual situations, and graphic violence.
Penned by author Bill Maier, this work recounts his experiences as a
Marine during the Vietnam War. Fifty years after his return in 1968,
Maier dedicates 90 minutes each morning to documenting his
memories of the 13-month combat tour. Through his writing, he
grapples with the moral complexities and compromises he faced
during the war, confronting the lingering effects of his experiences.
Initially hesitant due to fear of reactivating wartime trauma, Maier
finds solace and purpose in honoring the Vietnam veterans he
treated for PTSD. Inspired by their courage in sharing their stories
and seeking healing, Maier discovers a newfound sense of duty and
strength in his own journey of reflection and reconciliation.
Author Bill Maier has crafted a deeply moving book that offers many
profound insights into the human cost of war and the enduring
impact of trauma. Maier's candid reflections on his wartime
experiences and his subsequent struggle with PTSD are wellpenned
and astutely reflected upon, shedding light on the complex
moral and emotional challenges faced by soldiers everywhere. I
found the narrative both honest and considerate, delivering
straight-talking and graphic moments only where they were needed
and tempering this with emotional detail and contextual history. His
dedication to documenting his memories as a form of healing and
reconciliation was both poignant and inspiring, underscoring the
importance of confronting and processing traumatic experiences.
Overall, A Boy at War serves as a powerful reminder of the healing
power of storytelling in overcoming adversity, and I would
recommend it to fans of true-life tales everywhere.