This book is a collection of stories, poems and essays related to the experience of soldiers returning home after war and their interactions with their families and communities. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by veterans and the impact of war on the lives of those around them. The book also includes historical information and personal narratives that shed light on the many issues facing returning soldiers at the time of publication. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.