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They Were Soldiers

How the Wounded Return from America's Wars

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"Unsparing, scathingly direct, and gut-wrenching . . . the war Washington doesn't want you to see" (Andrew J. Bacevich, New York Times–bestselling author of Washington Rules)This "uncompromisingly visceral" account ( Mother Jones) of what combat does to American soldiers comes from a veteran journalist who was embedded with troops in Afghanistan and reveals the harrowing journeys of the wounded, ... Read more

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"Unsparing, scathingly direct, and gut-wrenching . . . the war Washington doesn't want you to see" (Andrew J. Bacevich, New York Times–bestselling author of Washington Rules)This "uncompromisingly visceral" account ( Mother Jones) of what combat does to American soldiers comes from a veteran journalist who was embedded with troops in Afghanistan and reveals the harrowing journeys of the wounded,
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Until Tuesday

A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him

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A heartwarming dog story like no other: Tuesday, a lovable golden retriever, changes a former soldier’s life forever.A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalván never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home from combat, however, his physical wounds and crippling post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. He wondered if ... Read more

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A heartwarming dog story like no other: Tuesday, a lovable golden retriever, changes a former soldier’s life forever.A highly decorated captain in the U.S. Army, Luis Montalván never backed down from a challenge during his two tours of duty in Iraq. After returning home from combat, however, his physical wounds and crippling post-traumatic stress disorder began to take their toll. He wondered if
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Civilian Warriors

The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror

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The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world’s most controversial military contractor.In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater’s reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama ... Read more

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The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world’s most controversial military contractor.In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater’s reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama
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What Every Person Should Know About War

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Acclaimed New York Times journalist and author Chris Hedges offers a critical -- and fascinating -- lesson in the dangerous realities of our age: a stark look at the effects of war on combatants. Utterly lacking in rhetoric or dogma, this manual relies instead on bare fact, frank description, and a spare question-and-answer format. Hedges allows U.S. military documentation of the brutalizing ... Read more

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Acclaimed New York Times journalist and author Chris Hedges offers a critical -- and fascinating -- lesson in the dangerous realities of our age: a stark look at the effects of war on combatants. Utterly lacking in rhetoric or dogma, this manual relies instead on bare fact, frank description, and a spare question-and-answer format. Hedges allows U.S. military documentation of the brutalizing
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In an Instant

A Family's Journey of Love and Healing

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In one of the most anticipated books of the year, Lee Woodruff, along with her husband, Bob Woodruff, share their never-before-told story of romance, resilience, and survival following the tragedy that transformed their lives and gripped a nation.In January 2006, the Woodruffs seemed to have it all–a happy marriage and four beautiful children. Lee was a public relations executive and Bob had just ... Read more

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In one of the most anticipated books of the year, Lee Woodruff, along with her husband, Bob Woodruff, share their never-before-told story of romance, resilience, and survival following the tragedy that transformed their lives and gripped a nation.In January 2006, the Woodruffs seemed to have it all–a happy marriage and four beautiful children. Lee was a public relations executive and Bob had just
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The Things They Cannot Say

Stories Soldiers Won’t Tell You About What They’ve Seen, Done or Failed to Do in War

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American Legacy Book Awards Winner“The harrowing accounts detail the experiencesof 11 US soldiers and Marines who have been ravaged by modern warfare and its psychological aftermath. What makes Kevin’s reporting unique and essential is that it didn’t stop on the battlefield—he followed his subjects home.” — ViceAn important look at the unspoken and unknown truths of war and its impact, told ... Read more

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American Legacy Book Awards Winner“The harrowing accounts detail the experiencesof 11 US soldiers and Marines who have been ravaged by modern warfare and its psychological aftermath. What makes Kevin’s reporting unique and essential is that it didn’t stop on the battlefield—he followed his subjects home.” — ViceAn important look at the unspoken and unknown truths of war and its impact, told
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From Baghdad to America

Life Lessons from a Dog Named Lava

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Following his New York Times bestseller From Baghdad, with Love, the Iraq veteran chronicles his readjustment to civilian life with his adopted dog Lava.In his New York Times–bestselling book, From Baghdad, with Love, Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman shared his story of adopting an abandoned puppy named Lava from Iraq. Kopelman and Lava have returned to the States in From Baghdad to America, where Kopelman ... Read more

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Following his New York Times bestseller From Baghdad, with Love, the Iraq veteran chronicles his readjustment to civilian life with his adopted dog Lava.In his New York Times–bestselling book, From Baghdad, with Love, Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman shared his story of adopting an abandoned puppy named Lava from Iraq. Kopelman and Lava have returned to the States in From Baghdad to America, where Kopelman
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A Bloody Business: America's War Zone Contractors and the Occupation of Iraq

America's War Zone Contractors and the Occupation of Iraq

by Gerry Schumacher ...

As the U.S. Army shrinks, a private army steps into the breach. A Bloody Business offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes and into the ranks of this mercenary force (numbering as many as 15,000 today) who guard supply convoys, train foreign soldiers, provide security for foreign leaders and dignitaries and whose workplaces are the most dangerous hot spots on the planet. With its insights ... Read more

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As the U.S. Army shrinks, a private army steps into the breach. A Bloody Business offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes and into the ranks of this mercenary force (numbering as many as 15,000 today) who guard supply convoys, train foreign soldiers, provide security for foreign leaders and dignitaries and whose workplaces are the most dangerous hot spots on the planet. With its insights
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Lethal Warriors

When the New Band of Brothers Came Home

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Pulitzer Prize finalist David Philipps brings to life the chilling story of how today's American heroes are slipping through the fingers of society—with multiple tours of duty and inadequate mental-health support creating a crisis of PTSD and a large-scale failure of veterans to reintegrate into society.Following the frightening narrative of the 506th Infantry Regiment—who had rebranded themselves ... Read more

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Pulitzer Prize finalist David Philipps brings to life the chilling story of how today's American heroes are slipping through the fingers of society—with multiple tours of duty and inadequate mental-health support creating a crisis of PTSD and a large-scale failure of veterans to reintegrate into society.Following the frightening narrative of the 506th Infantry Regiment—who had rebranded themselves
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Hidden Battles on Unseen Fronts

Stories of American Soldiers with Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD

by Patricia P. Driscoll, Celia Straus ...

Veterans' stories of PTSD and TBI anchor this "invaluable volume . . . another important cry for the proper treatment of the nation's defenders" ( Publishers Weekly).In the twenty-first century, the US military has vastly improved its combat medical and medevac capabilities. But even as more soldiers survive the thick of combat, they are returning home with invisible wounds that go tragically ... Read more

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Veterans' stories of PTSD and TBI anchor this "invaluable volume . . . another important cry for the proper treatment of the nation's defenders" ( Publishers Weekly).In the twenty-first century, the US military has vastly improved its combat medical and medevac capabilities. But even as more soldiers survive the thick of combat, they are returning home with invisible wounds that go tragically
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None of Us Were Like This Before

American Soldiers and Torture

by Joshua E.S. Phillips ...

None of Us Were Like This Before recounts the dark journey of a tank battalion as its focus switched from conventional warfare to guerrilla war and prisoner detention. Phillips’s narrative reveals how a group of ordinary soldiers, ill trained for the responsibilities foisted upon them, descended into a cycle of degradation that led to the abuse of detainees. The book illustrates that the damaging ... Read more

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None of Us Were Like This Before recounts the dark journey of a tank battalion as its focus switched from conventional warfare to guerrilla war and prisoner detention. Phillips’s narrative reveals how a group of ordinary soldiers, ill trained for the responsibilities foisted upon them, descended into a cycle of degradation that led to the abuse of detainees. The book illustrates that the damaging
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For Love of Country

What Our Veterans Can Teach Us About Citizenship, Heroism, and Sacrifice

by Howard Schultz, Rajiv Chandrasekaran ...

A celebration of the extraordinary courage, dedication, and sacrifice of this generation of American veterans on the battlefield and their equally valuable contributions on the home front.Because so few of us now serve in the military, our men and women in uniform have become strangers to us. We stand up at athletic events to honor them, but we hardly know their true measure. Here, Starbucks CEO ... Read more

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A celebration of the extraordinary courage, dedication, and sacrifice of this generation of American veterans on the battlefield and their equally valuable contributions on the home front.Because so few of us now serve in the military, our men and women in uniform have become strangers to us. We stand up at athletic events to honor them, but we hardly know their true measure. Here, Starbucks CEO
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