The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home

When Michael Ramos enlisted in the Navy and was assigned to serve as a chaplain's bodyguard thirteen...
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The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home by Ramos, Michael

The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home

BD$30.02

The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home

BD$30.02
Author: Michael Ramos
Format: Paperback
Language: English
When 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.



Author: Michael Ramos
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Published: 03/05/2024
Pages: 156
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9781469678078


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2024

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