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Homeward Bound: American Veterans Return from War (Praeger Security International)

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Drawing from extensive research, Taylor gives the reader firsthand accounts of soldiers returning from war and adjusting to the changes in themselves, their loved ones and society itself while they were away.

Taylor also chronocles the way the government has treated veterans over the years regarding medical treatment, education and other benefits. It would be most beneficial for every legislator read this book. Even more, if every citizen read this book to become aware of what sacrifices our military has made and continues to make as they resettle back in the counrty for which they so valiantly fought.

This is a book about how veterans have been received after the guns grow silent. What makes this come alive are the dozens (hundreds?) of anecdotal stories, seemingly selected for there interest and relevancy. I read on a commuter train, and it made the trip tireless for about a week. Taylor really does an outstanding job capturing both sides of the veterans' issues: deserving reward vs charity for the pitiful. The book flows easily, but it's obvious the amount of research was staggering.