"America’s Unfortunate Sons and Daughters" by Sam Gaylord discusses his opinions on the Iraqi War. This book was written during the Bush administration. Gaylord writes to inform. He asks the question, “Why are we sending your children into war?” It is obvious that Gaylord does...

Then I Came Home by Sam Gaylord recounts his challenging upbringing in poverty along the Ohio River, where he and his family lived in a shack without basic amenities. Working odd jobs, the author faced difficulties in school but demonstrated his family's resourcefulness in adapting...