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Packed with wisdom and practical advice, this is an invaluable guide for those who care about veterans and want to help them and their families manage the transition to civilian life. The sections on psychological problems are masterfully done and will be helpful to clergy and laity alike. Many professionals would benefit from the guidance in this book. I can't recall any book which was this clear and succinct while providing so much information. Beyond the extraordinarily useful information and guidance in this book, it provides an outstanding guide to other resources. As a psychologist who has worked with veterans from many wars I found the insights and formulations and recommendations incredibly valuable. The richness of this book is exceptional. --Gary Schoener, Clinical Psychologist and Executive Director of the Walk-In Counseling Center in Minneapolis.Our congregations have not always done their most exemplary work in welcoming members back from wars. I believe the reason for most of that neglect is that pastors and congregations are not sure what to do for returning veterans. This volume is a wonderful primer for understanding the needs of returning veterans to their communities and communities of faith. Committees and Pastors would do well to utilize this book. --Bishop Craig E. Johnson, ELCA Minneapolis Area Synod