The Loved One

When Meg Chilton's son announces that he wants to join the military, Meg is devastated. Her husband suffered physical and emotional trauma while fighting in Vietnam, and Meg is afraid that she will lose her only son to war if he enlists. But as Meg researches her family tree, she discovers the deep sacrifices and triumphs of those who went before her, serving this country.

Library Journal

There are bound to be many more books based on experiences during the recent war in Iraq, and this novella addresses a mother's deepest concerns when her only son, Tyler, decides that God is calling him to join the fight. Meg Chilton supports her country and believes in the cause for freedom, but she cannot accept that God would do this, especially when she has seen the traumatic effects her husband suffered from his experiences in Vietnam. Only after she discovers old letters detailing the battle accounts of their family's ancestors does Meg begin to understand the true costs of freedom and the sacrifices that were made throughout history to preserve the life she lives today. Current events may make the military aspect of this title popular. Recommended for most public libraries. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.