Off the Shelf: Lest We Forget – Remembrance Day 11 November
Posted Nov. 9, 2023
By Leslie Kimble
Technical Services Manager, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library
November 11th, Veterans Day. A day to honor all those who are serving and have served our country. A day to thank these men and women for their sacrifice.
For information about the history of Veterans Day, please visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The following selections are just a few of the fiction and nonfiction books focusing on veterans that are available to borrow from the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library system.
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Front Toward Enemy: War, Veterans, and the Homefront by Daniel R. Green
Using his own experiences from his military tours, the author provides insightful views on war veterans, the difficulty in transitioning from war to civilian life, and the conversations that take place between them once they return. |
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For Love of Country: What Our Veterans Can Teach Us About Citizenship, Heroism, and Sacrifice by Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran
A celebration of veterans, the sacrifices they make on the battlefield, and the contributions they make once home. |
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The Way Forward: Master Life’s Toughest Battles and Create Your Lasting Legacy by Robert O’Neill and Dakota Meyer
U.S. service members, Robert O’Neill and Dakota Meyer, provide true accounts of what it takes to survive on and off the battlefields. |
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The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
Found dead in the river is the body of Jimmy Quinn a prominent, not so well liked, citizen of Jewel, Minnesota. Fingers quickly point to veteran Noah Bluestone, a Native American who was recently fired by Quinn. It is up to war hero turned sheriff, Brody Dern, to find the truth; but even in a small-town people have their own battles they are fighting and secrets that they don’t want revealed. |
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The Summer I Found You by Jolene Perry
Real life, real problems, real issues are what bring Kate and Aiden together and may possibly tear them apart. Can they be each other’s one and only? |
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The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson
The struggles of a teenager who is trying to be there for her father who is dealing with PTSD after returning home from his final tour of duty. |
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Celebrate Veterans Day by Melissa Ferguson
Learn about the history of Veterans Day and how our country celebrates those who risk their lives to protect our freedom. |
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Veterans Day: Remembering Our War Heroes by Elaine Landau
This book is part of a series dedicated to teaching the importance of holidays. The history of Veterans Day and the many ways it can be celebrated are the focus of this book. |
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Want to read more?
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