Veterans' Journeys Home
Author | : Lori Holyfield |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 279 |
Release | : 2015-11-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317249665 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317249666 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Veterans' Journeys Home is a vivid portrayal of military life and its aftermath for US troops who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Highlighting the challenges US veterans face in today's changing military culture, the book depicts the haunting and visceral memories of returning soldiers, conversations with mental health providers, and offers an alternative approach to healing the emotional wounds of war. For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human costs of recent wars this book is invaluable. It combines a moving narrative with a penetrating analysis of the welfare and post-conflict treatment of veterans.