Title: Wholesale Blood
Author: Dan Rasmussen Jr.
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN: 978-1493166824
Pages: 60
Genre: Nonfiction/Poetry/History
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina

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While many associate poetry with romance, it is so much more than that. As Plato once said, “Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history.” In author Dan Rasmussen Jr.’s Wholesale Blood, the author uses poetry to tell the story of his time in the Korean War and the experiences and affect it had on him.

In this original and creative storytelling format, the author uses poetry to lay out the events that led him to be drafted into the Korean War, his experiences over there during the war and beyond. From the battles and near-death experiences to the days after the war and how the world views the efforts of the soldiers in the Korean War, the author touches on these events through poetic narration and lets the events unfold naturally for the reader to absorb in full detail.

This is such a creative approach to the non-fiction/memoir and historical genres as the author tells their story of being in the Korean War with poetry. The stark contrast between the creativity and beauty of the writing style and the painful and grim reality of the war itself play upon one another in a shockingly natural way. One thing that readers should note is that the author does include some language from that era of history that is more outdated and not used in the modern era, but it does help to illustrate the mindsets and mentality of those who lived through those turbulent times, making the book come even more alive for the reader.

This is the perfect read for those who enjoy non-fiction, memoir style reads with a historical genre blend and are looking for new and inventive ways of bringing these personal stories of time during war to life for new generations. With so many stories from those who lived through this horrific period of time in circulation, this author has found a new way to dive into this subject in a more engaging manner.

This book is a short yet engaging read that readers will not be able to get enough of. The author brings a good blend of honest storytelling and experience into an artful writing style and captures the heart and emotions felt during this chaotic period of time. From the experiences of the war itself to the difficult aftermath of those who don’t understand the events of the war or don’t see the hardships those who came back from the war have had to endure. Grab your own copy of author Dan Rasmussen Jr.’s Wholesale Blood today!