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Friday, April 11, 2008 12:00 AM

Once upon a time, Dad went to war

Books had always helped me in a crisis. But could I find one that explained to my kids why their father was in Iraq?
By Alison Buckholtz

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  • Saturday, April 12, 2008 07:26 PM

    She brought tears to my eyes

    What a great story, beautifully told! I'm 70, male, served in a peacetime Army, 1958-61, and retain a sense of what military duty means. I don't like this war but respect all who have to fight it. I know this war is hell on spouses, but Buckholz puts a new light on it.

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