Another book that I read over the holidays was one about the time during the Vietnam war. This story is told through the eyes of an American soldier that is not well liked by his commanding officers, and they try their best to get him on the next ride to the war. The book is called My Psychic War with Uncle Sam by E. Alexander Scianna.
This book is narrated by Dennis, a young army recruit who does not understand the Army or the war in Vietnam. While he discusses his life in the barracks, waiting to hear if he will be in the next bunch of soldiers to be shipped out, he tells a story of helping distribute a newspaper that denounces the war and the trouble he gets in as a result. As the story progresses, we learn of his friendship with Marcel, a fellow soldier who shares his opinions about the war and other political topics. When he gets home, he tries to fit back in with his family, and watches his brother die of a drug overdose. This story is not only interesting, but it tells a sort of inside story of Dennis and his life as a soldier who does not agree with the war. It is insightful, and progresses at a steady pace without getting boring.
If you like stories told during this time period, or if you are a history buff, this would be a great read for you. I like history a lot, and there are many facts throughout this story that can fascinate people of many different interests in history or American life in general.
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