Willis Ehnle's New Book 'What War is Like' is a Gripping Memoir of What Life Truly is in the Midst of War and Conflict
Recent release "What War is Like" from Covenant Books author Willis Ehnle is a riveting narrative that reveals how harrowing life can be in times of war chronicled through a soldier's letters.
PEORIA, Ill., May 30, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Willis Ehnle, a 92-year-old author, writer and a former soldier drafted into the U.S. Army as a conscientious objector, has completed his new book, “What War is Like,” a compelling compilation of a soldier’s astounding and thought-provoking perspectives during the Korean war and conflict.
Many books have been written about war, but it may be unusual to have a record of what a variety of soldiers had to say when they came off the front lines. The author did not interview anyone; what they said was spontaneous of their own will because they sensed he was willing to listen. After the author had finished his journal and was discharged from the Army, he worked for the Army as a Department of the Army Civilian, or DAC, as a clerk typist. He lived with the officers and ate in their mess hall in Yokohama. One evening, he went to the mess hall to eat dinner. The war was still in full swing. He sat by himself at a small table covered by white linen. A weather-beaten major walked in and sat at his table. A Japanese waitress came to their table and asked the major if he wanted A or B dinner. The major replied, “Bring the food.” The waitress repeated her question, and the major repeated his answer. The author told the waitress to bring the B dinner, the same as his. Then he turned to the major and said, “Sir, you are easily satisfied. Some people complain about the food, even though they have a choice.” With a faraway look in his eyes, he said, “They ought to take them out and shoot them.” They ate their meal in silence.
Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Willis Ehnle’s new book presents an enrapturing assemblage of a soldier’s moments of love, drama and passion despite the threats of war and death looming over his head.
Readers can purchase “What War is Like” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Covenant Books is an international, Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work that appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.
Source: Covenant Books