WAR IS... Ed: Marc Aronson and Patty Campbell
Candlewick Press 2008
Summary
War is... is one big story--a story of war in America in the 20th Century. Aronson and Campbell have complied stories, essays and songs from WWI, WWII, Vietnam and The War in Iraq. There are cold facts, opinions and stories. This book will open your eyes to the dangers and stupidity of war, but also make you realize that because Satan is allowed to roam freely here on earth, war is necessary.
Personal Review
I loved War is... It was so powerful and opened my eyes to the horrors of war. Even though it was one long story with one main character, I could hardly put this book down. My favorite parts were the ones with the real stories from WWII, Vietnam and our current war. I would suggest this book to anyone who is even THINKING about joining the armed forces. They have to know what they're getting into.
After reading this book I realized that war is REALLY bad. But I also understand that war is necessary. There has been war since before the world was created, because Satan rebelled, and since then war hasn't stopped. Man has not stopped hating each other. In my opinion it is only right to fight a war when as Captain Moroni stated: "In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, or wives and our children." Only things will "qualify" us to go to war.
Cautionary Notes:
This book is about war, so there are some graphic sense's in it. There is also swearing in some articles, and one story deals with women soldiers and how they handles sexual abuse.
This book is about war, so there are some graphic sense's in it. There is also swearing in some articles, and one story deals with women soldiers and how they handles sexual abuse.
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