Women In War: Selections from Visions of War, Dreams of Peace

The Poetry and Prose in this Anthology, VISIONS OF WAR, DREAMS OF PEACE: Writing of Women In The Vietnam War,  were all written by women, who, in one role or another, found themselves in Vietnam during the years of America’s involvement there.  Many were military nurses, others were employees of other government agencies, volunteers with the American Red Cross, or members of humanitarian groups.  A few were citizens of Vietnam, both North and South, who by their place of birth were dramatically impacted by the war.  In compiling this Anthology and getting it published (Warner Books, 1991), Lynda Van Devanter and Joan Furey had no expectation that it would be a work of great literary importance.   It is not.  We believed then and believe today the poems and thoughts in this book have value beyond their literary quality.  They help people to understand the reality of war from a perspective rarely seen or acknowledged. Our sole purpose was to share the voices of the many women who served in Vietnam and whose lives were irretrievably changed by their experiences.  To tell their “War Story”. Keep checking back for additions to our gallery and other featured pieces on our website.