In this mixed-genre collection of evocative verses and vignettes, a Civil War reenactor brings to life the experiences of a young, semi-literate Union soldier. With a new perspective, readers are transported back in time using 1860s grammar and cadence as this soldier vividly describes the emotions, fears and tales of his comrades. These writings are thought-provoking with many story elements eliciting tears, sighs, anger and smiles. The author's historically-based storytelling visualizes a homesick boy leaning into a flickering candlelight, and with a shaven pencil stub, scrawling down his scores of encounters. This book is dedicated to the Union soldiers of old, and those now, who always kept their oaths to support and defend our Constitution and America's democracy. Huzzah! From the Publisher
"I, Soldier is acknowledged as a 'Notable' Finalist in its annual international competition." -Shelf Media Group's 2024 Best Indie Book Awards
"Historians and history students as well as curious, imaginative writers will be intrigued by the content and literary style of this evocative tome. This text is an excellent example of the diversity in creative writing as well as a supplement for US history courses and should be on the desk of all teachers of American history." -Authors Reading Awards
"...Brilliant storytelling...expressive, insightful and unique...[an] evocative mixed-genre collection of historical fiction poems and short stories..." -Democrats Abroad Global Veterans and Military Families Caucus
"With a remarkably new perspective, we are transported back in time to be immersed into the invasive tragedies of war." -Larry Harris Jr, Creator of "Axis & Allies" military strategy games, and former Army soldier detailed to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
"These unromantic portrayals are thought-provoking and intensely horrifying." -Captain Mark B. Lyles (ret.), Kuwait/Iraq War veteran, and former U.S. Naval War College staff
