Veterans' Journeys Home

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. Introduction; Chapter One War, Those Who Fight It, and Shifting Images of the Warrior; Chapter Two Socialization of the Contemporary Soldier; Chapter Three Reluctant Edgework and “Nonstandard” War; Chapter Four Sister Soldiers: Women and Military Service; Chapter Five Military Masculinity and Combat: The Perfect Storm for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Chapter Six History of Vets Journey Home; Chapter Seven “Welcome Home”; Chapter Eight The Power of Ritual and the Importance of Storytelling; epi Letters September 11, 2001;