The War Within Poems & Essays

''I couldnt put it down!! Never before has any book ignited so wide array of feelings and emotions within (no pun intended). I laughed, cried and read it again, and again, and again. The War Within provides a glimpse into the mind of a soldier. I could feel the pain, joy and anger of the young woman and fellow veteran, who stood tall when the nation called. I understand her quest to regain the person she left behind, on the field of battle. Her writing is a stroke of literary genius.'' ~ Kate W. Drexler, CPO (Ret.), US Navy Rubys poetry is written in a very compelling, gripping fashion. Real life is stripped of all distractions. It is artistic and intuitive. ~ Lorraine Austin very powerful and moving poems about the military experience. ~ Sheila Fullwood, SFC (Ret.), US Army