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Join us for a very special Reading and Book Party: Minefields of the Heart: A Mother's Stories of a Son at War
“Minefields of the Heart is an accessible and well told reflection on the impact of war on the families of our troops today. It is an intimate look through a mother's eyes, giving us a heartfelt appreciation of the military family experience.” --Edward Tick (author of War and the Soul) and Kate Dahlstedt, co-directors of Soldier's Heart
Minefields of the Heart is a story of innocence lost, understanding gained, and hope reaffirmed.
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Diaz recounts the emotional rollercoaster her family and other soldiers’ families experience during and after deployment. She explores this terrain not only through stories of her son’s and family’s experiences connected to the Iraq War, but also by insights she’s gained from other veterans’ accounts—from what she calls “the box” that soldiers returning from any war carry within.This added layer gives her narrative broader meaning, bringing home the impact of war in general—this war, every war—on those who fight and on those who love them.
Sue Diaz is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in a variety of regional and national publications, including Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Family Circle, Woman’s Day, the Los Angeles Times, and the Christian Science Monitor. In 2007 her series about her son’s service in Iraq was nominated by the Monitor for a Pulitzer Prize. Her essays have also aired frequently on National Public Radio. Since 2007 Sue has conducted writing workshops for veterans at the San Diego Vet Center and hosts our Veteran's Day Readings at The Ink Spot. At the website 
