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"When Dad Comes Home": A Heartfelt Exploration of the Complexities of War and Family

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A Young Girl And Her Father Embrace, Their Eyes Closed In A Moment Of Tenderness And Connection. The Father Is In Uniform, And His Daughter Is Holding An American Flag. When Dad Comes Home

War has a profound and lasting impact not only on the soldiers who fight it, but also on their families back home. In her powerful and moving book, "When Dad Comes Home," author Sarah Blake explores the challenges and triumphs of a family whose father returns from war forever changed.

When Dad Comes Home

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	15612 KB
Print length	:	19 pages

Sarah's father, John, is a decorated war veteran who served multiple tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. When he returns home, he struggles to adjust to civilian life. He is haunted by memories of the horrors he witnessed in war, and he has difficulty connecting with his family. Sarah, her mother, and her younger brother must learn to cope with the new reality of their lives, as they try to understand and support John as he battles PTSD and other mental health challenges.

"When Dad Comes Home" is a beautifully written and deeply personal account of the resilience of the human spirit. Sarah Blake does not shy away from the difficult realities of war and its aftermath, but she also shows how love and hope can prevail even in the darkest of times. Her book is a must-read for anyone who has been touched by war, or who wants to better understand the challenges faced by veterans and their families.

Praise for "When Dad Comes Home":

"A powerful and moving account of the challenges and triumphs of a family whose father returns from war forever changed. Sarah Blake's writing is honest, insightful, and ultimately hopeful." —The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who has been touched by war, or who wants to better understand the challenges faced by veterans and their families. Sarah Blake's book is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit." —The Washington Post

"When Dad Comes Home is a beautifully written and deeply personal account of the challenges and triumphs faced by a family whose father returns from war. Sarah Blake's book is a must-read for anyone who has been touched by war." —CNN

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About the Author

Sarah Blake is a writer and journalist who has written extensively about the military and veterans' issues. She is the author of the award-winning book, "The War Within: The PTSD Generation." Sarah lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband and two children.

When Dad Comes Home

5 out of 5