Review: The Yanks Are Starving: A Novel of the Bonus Army by Glen Craney

Title: The Yanks Are Starving: A Novel of the Bonus Army
Author: Glen Craney
Publisher: Brigid’s Fire Press
Publication Date: 2014
Edition: Kindle (563 pages)

The Yanks Are Starving by Glen Craney

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The Yanks Are Starving: A Novel of the Bonus Army by Glen Craney is a work of historical fiction that often causes the reader to forget that some of the characters are fictional. The book follows these characters as they fought in World War I and after, as they struggled to rebuild their lives after returning home and survive the beginning years of the Great Depression.

Mr. Craney brings these men an women to life through the use of historical documents, of course, but also with dialogue that is realistic and riveting. As I read, I was right there with these characters as they faced life, death, discrimination, and a country who did not much thank them for their efforts to fight for our freedom.

I had read about the bonus marchers in the history books, but until reading this book, I had little understanding of how these veterans were forced to live. I encourage anyone interest in this period of history to read this work. I believe you will be richer for doing so, as I am.

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.