Love, Dave — Pre-Order

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This beautifully designed 9.5 by 6.5 inch paperback features a mix of color and black-and-white photographs that bring each story and memory to life. 

Books will ship after May 30, 2026. Local pickup is also available in Greenville or Sunset, South Carolina.

A powerful and deeply personal story of love for family, for country, and for those left behind, set against the harsh realities of Vietnam War. These letters draw you into his world, revealing both the hardship and the humanity of life in the midst of war. Even in the darkest moments, he held on to humor, love, and hope.—Natalie Godown-Cook

This is a story of a soldier’s ultimate sacrifice, and the family he left behind to carry on. 

For years, I believed that if I could just read his letters, I would finally know him. But the letters weren't enough.

What I didn't expect was how many people I would meet along the way—friends, fellow soldiers, and family—who helped me piece together who he really was. Their memories and their willingness to share became part of my understanding of him.

Love, Dave is a moving memoir of that journey, brought to life through the letters Amy's father sent home during his deployment to Vietnam.