John Paul Wallis is veterans advocate, attorney, and author.Jay Mechling is professor emeritus of American studies at the University of California.

This book is a valuable addition to the scholarly literature on military folklore and a fascinating collaboration between two authors,

• IntroductionPart I: Cultural Contexts, Trauma, and TherapyChapter One: The Socialization of American BoysChapter Two: Male Vernacular Culture as Therapy in the Combat ZonePart II: Folklore GenresChapter Three: Animal CompanionsChapter Four: Rough-and-Tumble PlayfightingChapter Five: Playing Video GamesChapter Six: The Jack ShackChapter Seven: Dark Play and Deep PlayConclusion

John Paul Wallis is veterans advocate, attorney, and author.Jay Mechling is professor emeritus of American studies at the University of California.

This book is a valuable addition to the scholarly literature on military folklore and a fascinating collaboration between two authors,

• IntroductionPart I: Cultural Contexts, Trauma, and TherapyChapter One: The Socialization of American BoysChapter Two: Male Vernacular Culture as Therapy in the Combat ZonePart II: Folklore GenresChapter Three: Animal CompanionsChapter Four: Rough-and-Tumble PlayfightingChapter Five: Playing Video GamesChapter Six: The Jack ShackChapter Seven: Dark Play and Deep PlayConclusion

John Paul Wallis is veterans advocate, attorney, and author.Jay Mechling is professor emeritus of American studies at the University of California.

This book is a valuable addition to the scholarly literature on military folklore and a fascinating collaboration between two authors,

• IntroductionPart I: Cultural Contexts, Trauma, and TherapyChapter One: The Socialization of American BoysChapter Two: Male Vernacular Culture as Therapy in the Combat ZonePart II: Folklore GenresChapter Three: Animal CompanionsChapter Four: Rough-and-Tumble PlayfightingChapter Five: Playing Video GamesChapter Six: The Jack ShackChapter Seven: Dark Play and Deep PlayConclusion