veterans

"A Navy SEAL's highly-charged account of his combat missions in Iraq and his miraculous recovery from wounds that might have killed him--if it were not for his grit and the devotion of his wife and family"--.

Through true stories, honors acts of uncommon valor in Iraq and Afghanistan, and tells of how veterans make vital contributions once they return home.

SPC Kayla Williams and SGT Brian McGough met in 2003. They were instantly attracted to each other and no one could have predicted that Brian, on his way back to base after a leave, would be affected by a roadside bomb that would send shrapnel through his brain. With courage and commitment, Williams and McGough have worked through the myriad devastating effects of traumatic brain injust and PTSD.

"Brings to life the realities of the modern day home front: how to get through the daily challenges of motherhood and holding down a job while bearing the stress and uncertainty of war, when everything can change in an instant. It tells the story of Ellen, a Midwestern literature professor, who is drawn into the war when her legal ward Michael enlists as a Marine; and of Lacey, a proud Army wife who struggles to pay the bills and keep things going for her son while her husband is deployed. Ellen and Lacey cope with the fear and stress of a loved one at war while trying to get by in a society that often ignores or misunderstands what war means to women today. When Michael and Eddie are injured in Iraq, Ellen and Lacey's lives become intertwined in Walter Reed Army Hospital, where each woman must live while caring for her wounded soldier. They form an alliance, and an unlikely friendship, while helping each other survive the dislocated world of the army hospital"--Provided by publisher.

It is 1968, and thirteen-year-old Riley is feeling lost when her brother Mick goes missing in Vietnam. The boy from a nearby reservation she fell in love with is on his way to Vietnam, too, and she is carrying his child. Not knowing what else to do, Riley travels across the country and somehow gets overseas to Saigon, meeting a colorful cast of characters along the way, all scarred one way or another by the war.

Charts the experiences of various members of the 2-16 Infantry Battalion after they returned home from active duty. Details the struggles they go through as they reintegrate into civilian life and recover from any psychological disorders they may be facing. Includes black-and-white photographs.

A memoir of a U.S. soldier who survived a bloody battle in Afghanistan and went on to fulfill a promise to his best friend to play college football after he returned home.

Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and highly skilled military working dog. An extraordinary bond develops between Lucca and Marine Corps dog handlers Chris Willingham and Juan Rodriguez, in what would become a legendary 400-mission career. A Specialized Search Dog, Lucca belongs to an elite group trained to work off-leash at long distances from her handler. She served alongside both Special Forces and regular infantry, and became so sought-after that platoons frequently requested her by name. The book describes in gritty detail Lucca's adventures on and off the battlefields, including tense, lifesaving explosives finds and firefights, as well as the bravery of fellow handlers and dogs they served with. Ultimately we see how the bond between Lucca and her handlers overcame the endless brutalities of war and the traumas this violence ignites. Here is a portrait of modern warfare with a heartwarming and inspiring conclusion that will touch dog lovers and the toughest military readers.

Byron Aldridge's charmed life as the heir apparent to a Pennsylvania timber empire is shattered when he is sent to France to fight in World War I, and when he returns home, he must find a way to cope with his disturbing memories and his family's expectations.

Three generations of men from Watega County, Illinois, find themslves haunted by the memories of the battles they fought and struggle to come to terms with the impact war has had on themselves and their family.