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Memorial Day Reads

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Observe the holiday with books. Check out a list of titles that recount the lives and sacrifices of American soldiers.

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The Impossible Knife of Memory

The Impossible Knife of Memory

by Anderson, Laurie Halse

Book - 2014

Hayley’s father is a veteran with violent flashbacks and she’s constantly worried about him. When Hayley makes a new friend, they help her find a way through all the pain and worry. A striking look at the effect of war on families. Hayley’s father is a veteran with violent flashbacks and she’s constantly worried about him. When Hayley makes a new friend, they help her find a way through all the pain and worry. A striking look at the effect of war on families. Show less

Hayley’s father is a veteran with violent flashbacks and she’s constantly worried about him. When Hayley makes a new friend, they help her find a way through all the pain and worry. A striking look at the effect of war on families. Hayley’s father is a veteran with violent flashbacks and she’s constantly worried about him. When Hayley makes a new friend, they help her find a way through all the pain and worry. A striking look at the effect of war on families. Show less

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Facing the Mountain

Facing the Mountain

A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II

by Brown, Daniel James

Book - 2021

This page-turning tale follows the achievements of a group of Japanese American soldiers who went to fight in Italy and Germany while their families were forced into concentration camps in the U.S. This page-turning tale follows the achievements of a group of Japanese American soldiers who went to fight in Italy and Germany while their families were forced into concentration camps in the U.S. Show less

This page-turning tale follows the achievements of a group of Japanese American soldiers who went to fight in Italy and Germany while their families were forced into concentration camps in the U.S. This page-turning tale follows the achievements of a group of Japanese American soldiers who went to fight in Italy and Germany while their families were forced into concentration camps in the U.S. Show less

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The Fighters

The Fighters

Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq

by Chivers, C. J.

Book - 2018

Chivers, a prize-winning journalist and a veteran in his own right, presents a memorable, gritty account of six servicemen who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, following the September 11 attacks and through 2017. Chivers, a prize-winning journalist and a veteran in his own right, presents a memorable, gritty account of six servicemen who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, following the September 11 attacks and through 2017. Show less

Chivers, a prize-winning journalist and a veteran in his own right, presents a memorable, gritty account of six servicemen who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, following the September 11 attacks and through 2017. Chivers, a prize-winning journalist and a veteran in his own right, presents a memorable, gritty account of six servicemen who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, following the September 11 attacks and through 2017. Show less

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Today We Go Home

Today We Go Home

A Novel

by Estes, Kelli

Book - 2019

When Afghan war veteran Larkin finds the diary of Emily, a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Civil War, she finds both kinship and the strength to heal. A purposeful and competent tribute to American women in uniform. When Afghan war veteran Larkin finds the diary of Emily, a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Civil War, she finds both kinship and the strength to heal. A purposeful and competent tribute to American women in uniform. Show less

When Afghan war veteran Larkin finds the diary of Emily, a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Civil War, she finds both kinship and the strength to heal. A purposeful and competent tribute to American women in uniform. When Afghan war veteran Larkin finds the diary of Emily, a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Civil War, she finds both kinship and the strength to heal. A purposeful and competent tribute to American women in uniform. Show less

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Thank You for your Service

Thank You for your Service

by Finkel, David

Book - 2013

Ten years after their battalion returns from Baghdad, Finkel looks into the lives of American veterans who are struggling to adjust to life back home. Ten years after their battalion returns from Baghdad, Finkel looks into the lives of American veterans who are struggling to adjust to life back home. Show less

Ten years after their battalion returns from Baghdad, Finkel looks into the lives of American veterans who are struggling to adjust to life back home. Ten years after their battalion returns from Baghdad, Finkel looks into the lives of American veterans who are struggling to adjust to life back home. Show less

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American Road Trip

American Road Trip

by Flores-Scott, Patrick

Book - 2018

The oldest brother of the Avila family has just come back from a tour in Iraq. To try and help him recover from his PTSD, the family takes an epic road trip of healing. A powerful look at mental health and the power of forgiveness. The oldest brother of the Avila family has just come back from a tour in Iraq. To try and help him recover from his PTSD, the family takes an epic road trip of healing. A powerful look at mental health and the power of forgiveness. Show less

The oldest brother of the Avila family has just come back from a tour in Iraq. To try and help him recover from his PTSD, the family takes an epic road trip of healing. A powerful look at mental health and the power of forgiveness. The oldest brother of the Avila family has just come back from a tour in Iraq. To try and help him recover from his PTSD, the family takes an epic road trip of healing. A powerful look at mental health and the power of forgiveness. Show less

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Ghost Flames

Ghost Flames

Life and Death in A Hidden War, Korea 1950-1953

by Hanley, Charles J.

Book - 2020

In Ghost Flames, the author adds new color and urgency by telling the history of the war through the eyes of twenty one individuals- soldiers and civilians, male and female, young and old, witnesses both to atrocity and to heroism. In Ghost Flames, the author adds new color and urgency by telling the history of the war through the eyes of twenty one individuals- soldiers and civilians, male and female, young and old, witnesses both to atrocity and to heroism. Show less

In Ghost Flames, the author adds new color and urgency by telling the history of the war through the eyes of twenty one individuals- soldiers and civilians, male and female, young and old, witnesses both to atrocity and to heroism. In Ghost Flames, the author adds new color and urgency by telling the history of the war through the eyes of twenty one individuals- soldiers and civilians, male and female, young and old, witnesses both to atrocity and to heroism. Show less

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Why We Serve

Why We Serve

Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces

by Harris, Alexandra N.

Book - 2020

Native Americans serve at one of the highest rates of any ethnic group. This book commemorates the opening of the National Native American Veterans Memorial and recognizes the bravery and sacrifice of Native veterans. Native Americans serve at one of the highest rates of any ethnic group. This book commemorates the opening of the National Native American Veterans Memorial and recognizes the bravery and sacrifice of Native veterans. Show less

Native Americans serve at one of the highest rates of any ethnic group. This book commemorates the opening of the National Native American Veterans Memorial and recognizes the bravery and sacrifice of Native veterans. Native Americans serve at one of the highest rates of any ethnic group. This book commemorates the opening of the National Native American Veterans Memorial and recognizes the bravery and sacrifice of Native veterans. Show less

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A Day for Rememberin'

A Day for Rememberin'

Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

by Henderson, Leah

Book - 2021

A story of remembrance set just after the end of the Civil War celebrating how one community came together to honor those who died. A story of remembrance set just after the end of the Civil War celebrating how one community came together to honor those who died. Show less

A story of remembrance set just after the end of the Civil War celebrating how one community came together to honor those who died. A story of remembrance set just after the end of the Civil War celebrating how one community came together to honor those who died. Show less

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A Thousand May Fall

A Thousand May Fall

Life, Death, and Survival in the Union Army

by Jordan, Brian Matthew

Book - 2021

The personal sacrifice of soldiers in war often gets lost in military histories, and Brian Jordan's moving account of the 107th Ohio, a regiment composed of ethnic Germans who struggled with their place in the conflict, is a welcome corrective. The personal sacrifice of soldiers in war often gets lost in military histories, and Brian Jordan's moving account of the 107th Ohio, a regiment composed of ethnic Germans who struggled with their place in the conflict, is a welcome corrective. Show less

The personal sacrifice of soldiers in war often gets lost in military histories, and Brian Jordan's moving account of the 107th Ohio, a regiment composed of ethnic Germans who struggled with their place in the conflict, is a welcome corrective. The personal sacrifice of soldiers in war often gets lost in military histories, and Brian Jordan's moving account of the 107th Ohio, a regiment composed of ethnic Germans who struggled with their place in the conflict, is a welcome corrective. Show less

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War Stories

War Stories

by Korman, Gordon

Book - 2020

Trevor is eager to visit France with his great-grandfather, a veteran of World War II. A lover of war-based video games, Trevor expects the trip to be all about glory and valor, but he will soon learn that war isn't always black and white. Trevor is eager to visit France with his great-grandfather, a veteran of World War II. A lover of war-based video games, Trevor expects the trip to be all about glory and valor, but he will soon learn that war isn't always black and white. Show less

Trevor is eager to visit France with his great-grandfather, a veteran of World War II. A lover of war-based video games, Trevor expects the trip to be all about glory and valor, but he will soon learn that war isn't always black and white. Trevor is eager to visit France with his great-grandfather, a veteran of World War II. A lover of war-based video games, Trevor expects the trip to be all about glory and valor, but he will soon learn that war isn't always black and white. Show less

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What It Is Like to Go to War

What It Is Like to Go to War

by Marlantes, Karl

Book - 2011

Digging as deeply into his own life as he does into the larger sociological and moral issues of the Vietnam War, Marlantes presents a riveting, powerfully written account of how, after being taught to kill, he learned to deal with the aftermath. Digging as deeply into his own life as he does into the larger sociological and moral issues of the Vietnam War, Marlantes presents a riveting, powerfully written account of how, after being taught to kill, he learned to deal with the aftermath. Show less

Digging as deeply into his own life as he does into the larger sociological and moral issues of the Vietnam War, Marlantes presents a riveting, powerfully written account of how, after being taught to kill, he learned to deal with the aftermath. Digging as deeply into his own life as he does into the larger sociological and moral issues of the Vietnam War, Marlantes presents a riveting, powerfully written account of how, after being taught to kill, he learned to deal with the aftermath. Show less

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Women Heroes of the US Army

Women Heroes of the US Army

Remarkable Soldiers From the American Revolution to Today

by McCallum, Ann

Book - 2019

An extensive look at the many women who’ve served in the U.S. army. From the Revolutionary war through current conflicts the book highlights the sacrifices and bravery of each female. An extensive look at the many women who’ve served in the U.S. army. From the Revolutionary war through current conflicts the book highlights the sacrifices and bravery of each female. Show less

An extensive look at the many women who’ve served in the U.S. army. From the Revolutionary war through current conflicts the book highlights the sacrifices and bravery of each female. An extensive look at the many women who’ve served in the U.S. army. From the Revolutionary war through current conflicts the book highlights the sacrifices and bravery of each female. Show less

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When your Daddy's A Soldier

When your Daddy's A Soldier

by McLellan, Gretchen Brandenburg

Book - 2022

Growing up with a parent in the military is hard, especially when they're deployed somewhere far away. Through the hard times, families stay strong and brave and dream of peace while they await the return of their loved ones. Growing up with a parent in the military is hard, especially when they're deployed somewhere far away. Through the hard times, families stay strong and brave and dream of peace while they await the return of their loved ones. Show less

Growing up with a parent in the military is hard, especially when they're deployed somewhere far away. Through the hard times, families stay strong and brave and dream of peace while they await the return of their loved ones. Growing up with a parent in the military is hard, especially when they're deployed somewhere far away. Through the hard times, families stay strong and brave and dream of peace while they await the return of their loved ones. Show less

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Rolling Thunder

Rolling Thunder

by Messner, Kate

Book - 2017

Each year, Memorial Day is honored in Washington DC with a huge parade of motorcycles. These riders come together from across the nation with one common focus: to never forget those who lost their lives while serving their country. Each year, Memorial Day is honored in Washington DC with a huge parade of motorcycles. These riders come together from across the nation with one common focus: to never forget those who lost their lives while serving their country. Show less

Each year, Memorial Day is honored in Washington DC with a huge parade of motorcycles. These riders come together from across the nation with one common focus: to never forget those who lost their lives while serving their country. Each year, Memorial Day is honored in Washington DC with a huge parade of motorcycles. These riders come together from across the nation with one common focus: to never forget those who lost their lives while serving their country. Show less

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The Indomitable Florence Finch

The Indomitable Florence Finch

The Untold Story of A War Widow Turned Resistance Fighter and Savior of American POWs

by Mrazek, Robert J.

Book - 2020

With a wealth of primary source material, the author skillfully invites readers into Florence's remarkable life. Despite a multitude of challenges, Florence aided in the Philippine resistance and eventually received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. With a wealth of primary source material, the author skillfully invites readers into Florence's remarkable life. Despite a multitude of challenges, Florence aided in the Philippine resistance and eventually received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Show less

With a wealth of primary source material, the author skillfully invites readers into Florence's remarkable life. Despite a multitude of challenges, Florence aided in the Philippine resistance and eventually received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. With a wealth of primary source material, the author skillfully invites readers into Florence's remarkable life. Despite a multitude of challenges, Florence aided in the Philippine resistance and eventually received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Show less

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Walk in My Combat Boots

Walk in My Combat Boots

True Stories From America's Bravest Warriors

by Patterson, James

Book - 2021

Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines share their great American war stories. Walk in my Combat Boots is a powerful collection of never-before-told war stories crafted from hundreds of original interviews. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines share their great American war stories. Walk in my Combat Boots is a powerful collection of never-before-told war stories crafted from hundreds of original interviews. Show less

Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines share their great American war stories. Walk in my Combat Boots is a powerful collection of never-before-told war stories crafted from hundreds of original interviews. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines share their great American war stories. Walk in my Combat Boots is a powerful collection of never-before-told war stories crafted from hundreds of original interviews. Show less

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Red Platoon

Red Platoon

A True Story of American Valor

by Romesha, Clinton

Book - 2016

Former SSG Romesha, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the 2009 battle for Outpost Keating in Afghanistan, viscerally describes the dirt, danger, and chaos of that battle. He also honors those who fell during the fight. Former SSG Romesha, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the 2009 battle for Outpost Keating in Afghanistan, viscerally describes the dirt, danger, and chaos of that battle. He also honors those who fell during the fight. Show less

Former SSG Romesha, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the 2009 battle for Outpost Keating in Afghanistan, viscerally describes the dirt, danger, and chaos of that battle. He also honors those who fell during the fight. Former SSG Romesha, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the 2009 battle for Outpost Keating in Afghanistan, viscerally describes the dirt, danger, and chaos of that battle. He also honors those who fell during the fight. Show less

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Walking Toward Peace

Walking Toward Peace

Veterans Healing on America's Trails

by Ross, Cindy

Book - 2021

Cindy Ross, founder of River House PA, profiles sixteen individual veterans in depth, telling their personal stories and experiences. Ross advocates for veteran's need to heal, particularly through exploring outdoors in the natural world. Cindy Ross, founder of River House PA, profiles sixteen individual veterans in depth, telling their personal stories and experiences. Ross advocates for veteran's need to heal, particularly through exploring outdoors in the natural world. Show less

Cindy Ross, founder of River House PA, profiles sixteen individual veterans in depth, telling their personal stories and experiences. Ross advocates for veteran's need to heal, particularly through exploring outdoors in the natural world. Cindy Ross, founder of River House PA, profiles sixteen individual veterans in depth, telling their personal stories and experiences. Ross advocates for veteran's need to heal, particularly through exploring outdoors in the natural world. Show less

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82 Days on Okinawa

82 Days on Okinawa

One American's Unforgettable Firsthand Account of the Pacific War's Greatest Battle

by Shaw, Art

Book - 2020

Shaw, formerly a unit commander, recounts his experience on Okinawa during World War II. Since Shaw helped plan skirmishes and fought on the front lines, this unique memoir manages to give both a sense of immediacy and an overarching feel. Shaw, formerly a unit commander, recounts his experience on Okinawa during World War II. Since Shaw helped plan skirmishes and fought on the front lines, this unique memoir manages to give both a sense of immediacy and an overarching feel. Show less

Shaw, formerly a unit commander, recounts his experience on Okinawa during World War II. Since Shaw helped plan skirmishes and fought on the front lines, this unique memoir manages to give both a sense of immediacy and an overarching feel. Shaw, formerly a unit commander, recounts his experience on Okinawa during World War II. Since Shaw helped plan skirmishes and fought on the front lines, this unique memoir manages to give both a sense of immediacy and an overarching feel. Show less

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The Slaves' War

The Slaves' War

The Civil War in the Words of Former Slaves

by Ward, Andrew

Book - 2008

Woven together from hundreds of interviews, diaries, letters, and memoirs, here is the Civil War as seen from not only battlefields, capitals, and camps, but also slave quarters, kitchens, roadsides, farms, towns, and swamps. Woven together from hundreds of interviews, diaries, letters, and memoirs, here is the Civil War as seen from not only battlefields, capitals, and camps, but also slave quarters, kitchens, roadsides, farms, towns, and swamps. Show less

Woven together from hundreds of interviews, diaries, letters, and memoirs, here is the Civil War as seen from not only battlefields, capitals, and camps, but also slave quarters, kitchens, roadsides, farms, towns, and swamps. Woven together from hundreds of interviews, diaries, letters, and memoirs, here is the Civil War as seen from not only battlefields, capitals, and camps, but also slave quarters, kitchens, roadsides, farms, towns, and swamps. Show less

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Sons of Freedom

Sons of Freedom

The Forgotten American Soldiers Who Defeated Germany in World War I

by Wawro, Geoffrey

Book - 2018

In this magisterial account, Wawro reveals the vital U.S. contribution to World War I, finally giving voice to the Doughboys, the war's "silent slain." In this magisterial account, Wawro reveals the vital U.S. contribution to World War I, finally giving voice to the Doughboys, the war's "silent slain." Show less

In this magisterial account, Wawro reveals the vital U.S. contribution to World War I, finally giving voice to the Doughboys, the war's "silent slain." In this magisterial account, Wawro reveals the vital U.S. contribution to World War I, finally giving voice to the Doughboys, the war's "silent slain." Show less

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Three Wise Men

Three Wise Men

A Navy Seal, A Green Beret, and How Their Marine Brother Became A War's Sole Survivor

by Wise, Beau

Book - 2021

This incredible memoir of family, service and sacrifice follows a Marine who lost both his brothers in combat- becoming the only "Sole Survivor" during the war in Afghanistan. This incredible memoir of family, service and sacrifice follows a Marine who lost both his brothers in combat- becoming the only "Sole Survivor" during the war in Afghanistan. Show less

This incredible memoir of family, service and sacrifice follows a Marine who lost both his brothers in combat- becoming the only "Sole Survivor" during the war in Afghanistan. This incredible memoir of family, service and sacrifice follows a Marine who lost both his brothers in combat- becoming the only "Sole Survivor" during the war in Afghanistan. Show less

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The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA

The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA

by Woods, Brenda

Book - 2019

Quick thinking and an act of kindness lead to a friendship between twelve-year-old Gabriel and Army veteran Meriwether. Set in South Carolina in 1946, Gabriel has much to learn about segregation and seeing things from new perspectives. Quick thinking and an act of kindness lead to a friendship between twelve-year-old Gabriel and Army veteran Meriwether. Set in South Carolina in 1946, Gabriel has much to learn about segregation and seeing things from new perspectives. Show less

Quick thinking and an act of kindness lead to a friendship between twelve-year-old Gabriel and Army veteran Meriwether. Set in South Carolina in 1946, Gabriel has much to learn about segregation and seeing things from new perspectives. Quick thinking and an act of kindness lead to a friendship between twelve-year-old Gabriel and Army veteran Meriwether. Set in South Carolina in 1946, Gabriel has much to learn about segregation and seeing things from new perspectives. Show less

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Eat the Apple

Eat the Apple

A Memoir

by Young, Matt

Book - 2018

This honest war memoir will shock and horrify, will cause readers to tear up, and will make them wish they could tell a 19-year-old marine that everything will be okay. This honest war memoir will shock and horrify, will cause readers to tear up, and will make them wish they could tell a 19-year-old marine that everything will be okay. Show less

This honest war memoir will shock and horrify, will cause readers to tear up, and will make them wish they could tell a 19-year-old marine that everything will be okay. This honest war memoir will shock and horrify, will cause readers to tear up, and will make them wish they could tell a 19-year-old marine that everything will be okay. Show less

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