Red, White, and True

Stories from Veterans and Families, World War II to Present

Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book Red, White, and True by , Potomac Books Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781612347073
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc. Publication: August 15, 2014
Imprint: Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781612347073
Publisher: Potomac Books Inc.
Publication: August 15, 2014
Imprint:
Language: English

Even as we celebrate the return of our military from wars in the Middle East, we are becoming increasingly aware of the struggles that await veterans on the home front. Red, White, and True offers readers a collection of voices that reflect the experiences of those touched by warùfrom the children of veterans who encounter them in their fathersÆ recollections of past wars to the young men and women who fought in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan.

The diversity of perspectives collected in this volume validates the experiences of our veterans and their families, describing their shared struggles and triumphs while honoring the fact that each personÆs military experience is different.

Leila LevinsonÆs powerful essay recounts her fatherÆs experience freeing a POW camp during World War II. Pulitzer Prizeûwinning author Tracy Kidder provides a chilling account of being a new second lieutenant in Vietnam. Army combat veteran Brooke King recounts the anguish of raising her young children by day while trying to distinguish between her horrific memories of IED explosions in Baghdad and terrifying dreams by night.

These individual stories of pain and struggle, along with twenty-nine others, illustrate the inescapable damage that war rends in the fabric of society and celebrate our dauntless attempts to repair these holes with compassion and courage.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Even as we celebrate the return of our military from wars in the Middle East, we are becoming increasingly aware of the struggles that await veterans on the home front. Red, White, and True offers readers a collection of voices that reflect the experiences of those touched by warùfrom the children of veterans who encounter them in their fathersÆ recollections of past wars to the young men and women who fought in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan.

The diversity of perspectives collected in this volume validates the experiences of our veterans and their families, describing their shared struggles and triumphs while honoring the fact that each personÆs military experience is different.

Leila LevinsonÆs powerful essay recounts her fatherÆs experience freeing a POW camp during World War II. Pulitzer Prizeûwinning author Tracy Kidder provides a chilling account of being a new second lieutenant in Vietnam. Army combat veteran Brooke King recounts the anguish of raising her young children by day while trying to distinguish between her horrific memories of IED explosions in Baghdad and terrifying dreams by night.

These individual stories of pain and struggle, along with twenty-nine others, illustrate the inescapable damage that war rends in the fabric of society and celebrate our dauntless attempts to repair these holes with compassion and courage.

More books from Potomac Books Inc.

Cover of the book WMD Proliferation by
Cover of the book The Veteran's PTSD Handbook by
Cover of the book Country Music's Most Wanted™ by
Cover of the book SECDEF by
Cover of the book Mexico Behind the Mask by
Cover of the book Rickover by
Cover of the book Reinventing Philanthropy by
Cover of the book Transforming America's Israel Lobby: The Limits of Its Power and the Potential for Change by
Cover of the book Shadow of the Sultan's Realm by
Cover of the book Nerve Center by
Cover of the book Lincoln's American Dream by
Cover of the book Soccer's Most Wanted™ by
Cover of the book Tirpitz by
Cover of the book Behind the Wall: Life, Love, and Struggle in Palestine by
Cover of the book Heroes & Ballyhoo: How the Golden Age of the 1920s Transformed American Sports by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy