 | | From Allison Bean, your About Books & Literature Editor | | | On Veterans Day, we honor all American veterans and thank them for their service to our country. War affects everyone, from military personnel on the front lines to family back home. Naturally, countless novels, memoirs, and other literary works have dealt with this difficult topic. | | | | | | Joseph Heller's iconic novel Catch-22 is decidedly anti-war. Based in part on his own experiences as a bombardier during World War II, the book is full of memorable quotes, strange imagery, and colorful characters. READ NOW | | | | You may have first picked up Anne Frank's Diary in middle school as part of a required reading assignment. This memoir gave students a glimpse of what life was like for those living through World War II and helped humanize their history lessons. Since it was first published in 1947, Anne's Diary has been translated into 67 languages and sold over 30 million copies. READ NOW | | | | Author Eve Bunting has a gift for writing about serious subjects in a way that makes them accessible to young children, and she has done just that in The Wall. This children's picture book is about a father and his young son's visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. READ NOW | | | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | | | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics
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