In Troubled Times includes outspoken, mostly rhyming verse-poems that may reinforce and gladden some of the personal sentiments of those who value fighting for the West.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
• “Structured, rhyming verse that documents human emotion, from unchecked hostility to more reflective appreciation.”
• “As the narrator leaves hate behind in favor of gratefulness, the poems take a decidedly Tennysonian turn, becoming increasingly lyrical and philosophical…” • “A genuine attempt to investigate the more primal reactions felt by many after 9/11…”
BlueInk Reviews
• “Often, the poems are animated with kinetic energy and sounds.” • “While his poems won’t be for everyone, those invigorated by his enthusiasm and passion will find pieces to appreciate here.
Foreword Reviews
• “World War II submarine heroes are saluted in charming poems.” • “…an earnest collection…”