Warrior to Civilian: The Field Manual for the Hero’s Journey
by Lieutenant (Seal) Rob Sarver and Alex Gendzier
Case = 20 Books
Winner of the 2026 Axiom Book Awards Gold Medal in Career (Job Search/Career Advancement)
“Challenging yet reassuring….a key addition to every veteran’s packing list .” –Stan McChrystal, General, US Army (Ret) and Co-Founder and CEO, McChrystal Group
Warrior to Civilian covers a range of topics, from the practical—finding a job, reintegrating into family life—to the more challenging topics, like dealing with loss, and finding new purpose in life. This curated resource incorporates stories, insights, and observations from veterans and their partners; evidence-based advice from health professionals and experts who work closely with veterans; and inspiration taken from heavyweights like Jon Kabbat-Zinn and Tony Robbins. It also addresses the unique challenges faced by veterans of color, and those in the LGBTQ+ communities.
With support from other military members, authors Rob Sarver, a former SEAL, and Alex Gendzier, combine their voices and their experiences in and out of the military to provide a compassionate, practical guidebook for veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life and for the loved ones supporting their journey. Scaffolded by the hero’s journey, in which the hero experiences a series of transformative events, they reveal that within the loss that many veterans have suffered while serving and suffer in the transition, there is great opportunity for healing.
Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 9781538769966
Hardcover
384 pages
Case = 20 Books
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