The masterpieces of the Vietnam War documentary literature were: 1 The Truth About the War: A detailed account of the Vietnam War by Michael Ender. "My Company My Son," written by John F. Kennedy, recounts his grandson's experiences in the Vietnam War. 3 The Book of Wars: A book by Robert Frost about war, including the Vietnam War. War and Peace: A novel by Leo Tolstoy about Russian history and war, including the Vietnam War. 5 The Soul of the War: A book by George Orwell about war and human nature, including the Vietnam War.