The Reunion by Dan Walsh is a story of an Vietnam veteran who has been all but forgotten. After returning home from Vietnam, Aaron Miller loses everything, his family, his home and his old life as he struggles with depression while the whole country turns their backs on the war and the soldiers who fought in it. Aaron turns to the streets and drugs and alcohol. After several years he finds God and gets himself cleaned up but his family still refuses to accept him.
Dave Russo is a reporter who is writing a book about Vietnam vets. He contacts a famous vet to interview him for the book but the vet, John Lansing, tells Dave that the story should not be about him but about a war buddy who had saved the lives of three men in their platoon and who had won the Congressional Metal of Honor. His name was Aaron Miller. John and his two buddies insist that Dave find Aaron and bring him to their reunion.
Dave agrees to search for Aaron and is excited about including such a hero in his book. But what he doesn't know is that his life and the rest of the men's lives will be forever changed. Especially Aaron Miller.
Dan Walsh pens a story as if he is telling it to his best friend. There is heartbreak, love, and faith and eventually hope which will pull at your heartstrings throughout. The book left me with such a good feeling that I highly recommend it. I couldn't put it down. I love a good book that captures your interest right away and captivates you until it's all you can think about until it's finished. I cried and I laughed. I really loved it! I hope you check it out!
Published in September 2012 by Revell.
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