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OverviewWhen Michael Ramos enlisted in the navy and was assigned to serve as a chaplain's bodyguard thirteen days before 9/11, he had no idea he would soon be sent to Iraq. But he embraced the posting, combat service, and career for a decade, until, at age thirty-four, the military told him his skill set was no longer relevant. Through divorce and remarriage, his son's choice to enlist in the marines, the loss of friends to war and suicide, and his inability to sleep or rest, Michael struggled with the return to civilian life, and particularly with civilian attitudes toward veterans. In twenty-four concussive, embodied, and nonlinear essays, Michael creates a challenging and complex portrait of what it means to be a warrior, civilian, veteran, father, husband, and teacher—for he ultimately uses the skills he developed in the military to help others find meaning in their lives. While this may sound like a redemption story, it is instead a brutally honest portrayal that refuses easy answers and seeks to help other war veterans realize they're not alone as they search for their place in the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael RamosPublisher: The University of North Carolina Press Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781469678078ISBN 10: 1469678071 Pages: 156 Publication Date: 05 March 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews"Powerfully written, unflinching accounts of life on active duty--essential reading for anyone who cares about our veterans.""--Kirkus Reviews (STARRED review)" Author InformationMichael Ramos is a writer and Iraq war veteran. He teaches creative writing and publishing at UNC Wilmington. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |