Military and Veterans: helpful resources (27 books)

Various items to help veterans, military members, and their families and partners. This list is in no particular order! And includes items that address various factors, such as healing from trauma, rising families while in the military, making long-distance relationships work, finding benefits, military-to-civilian transitions and more. Enjoy!

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1	The 5 Love Languages Military Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman 4.33 avg rating — 1,728 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Expert Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Transitions by Wendy S. Enelow 3.61 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Field Exercises: How Veterans Are Healing Themselves through Farming and Outdoor Activities by Stephanie Westlund really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career by Matthew J. Louis (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Victory!: Applying the Proven Principles of Military Strategy to Achieve Greater Success in Your Business and by Brian Tracy (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 104 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Jobseeker's Guide: Ten Steps to a Federal Job for Military Personnel and Spouses by Kathryn K. Troutman it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk 4.35 avg rating — 282,777 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Basic: Surviving Boot Camp and Basic Training by Jack Jacobs 3.74 avg rating — 99 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight for the Truth by Michelle Black (Goodreads Author) 4.49 avg rating — 157 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Under the Sabers: The Unwritten Code of Army Wives by Tanya Biank 3.78 avg rating — 1,439 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Navy SEAL Weight Training Workout: The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness - Phase 2 Program by Stewart Smith USN (SEAL) 4.14 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	8 Weeks to SEALFIT: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Unconventional Training for Physical and Mental Toughness-Revised Edition by Mark Divine (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 649 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Unbecoming: A Memoir of Disobedience by Anuradha Bhagwati 3.79 avg rating — 590 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Fight Like a Girl: The Truth Behind How Female Marines Are Trained by Kate Germano 3.83 avg rating — 209 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Warrior Code: 11 Principles to Unleash the Badass Inside of You by Tee Marie Hanible (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 162 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	A Dog Named Beautiful: A Marine, a Dog, and a Long Road Trip Home by Robert Kugler 4.21 avg rating — 941 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Once a Warrior: How One Veteran Found a New Mission Closer to Home by Jake Wood 4.47 avg rating — 542 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior: Navigating the Transition from Combat to Home by Charles W. Hoge 4.31 avg rating — 356 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Moving Past PTSD: Consciousness, Understanding, and Appreciation for Military Veterans and Their Families by Jaime B. Parent 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Why Soldiers Miss War: The Journey Home by Nolan Peterson (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 28 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and Their Families by Keith Armstrong 4.03 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Warrior's Return: Restoring the Soul After War by Edward Tick 4.32 avg rating — 78 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Yoga for Warriors: Basic Training in Strength, Resilience & Peace of Mind by Beryl Bender Birch 3.92 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Birds of a Feather: A True Story of Hope and the Healing Power of Animals by Lorin Lindner (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 170 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Courage After Fire for Parents of Service Members: Strategies for Coping When Your Son or Daughter Returns from Deployment by Paula Domenici (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Your Next Mission: A Personal Branding Guide for the Military-to-Civilian Transition. by Lida D Citroen 3.67 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	From Boots to Business: Transitioning from the Service to a Career in Business by Jillian Ventrone (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars