Veterans and Active Military: Books

From within the mind of military veteran and career seasoned human resource professional, this is an inside look at how to write an effective resume, as well as what takes place during the screening and interview process.

Thousands have been wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Five have survived quadruple amputee injuries. This is one soldier's story.

A celebration of the remarkable life and legacy of fallen American hero Chris Kyle This commemorative memorial edition of Kyle's bestselling memoir features the full text of American Sniper, plus more than eighty pages of remembrances by those whose lives he touched personally--. He was the top American sniper of all time, called "the legend" by his Navy SEAL brothers, and a hero by those he served on the home front.

In this book (War & Homecoming: Veteran Identity and the Post-9/11 Generation) the author argues that many veterans struggle due to decades of stereotyping and explores how a new generation of veterans is redefining what it means to come home. The book critically examines representations of veterans in patriotic rhetoric, popular media, literature, and the lives of those who served.

In the words of Kevin "Dauber" Lacz, former Navy SEAL sniper, combat medic: "Veterans with military experience can be valuable assets in the business world. In addition to job skills, they have experience leading, being led, and performing under pressure.” The book helps with personal branding, resumes, interviews, and negotiating with companies. The book is a quick read with worksheets that accompany text and can be applied immediately.

There are over a half million people experiencing homelessness in the United States, nearly 160,000 of them are children, and nearly 38,000 are veterans. This book reports on the national homelessness crisis.