Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 200
Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-5381-2696-7 • Paperback • July 2019 • $38.00 • (£30.00)
978-1-5381-2705-6 • eBook • July 2019 • $36.00 • (£30.00)
Jaime B. Parent is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, Biomedical Science Corps, United States Air Force. He continues to serve by creating a unique fast track IT career internship, the EN-Abled Vet (http://www.en-abledvet.net), which has been adapted across 15 states. Lt. Col. Parent is a passionate advocate for inclusive communities, including military veterans and individuals with autism or other intellectual disabilities. He is a sought after speaker at veterans and disability events as well as conferences in healthcare, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
In this useful guide for veterans and their loved ones, Parent, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, mixes history and statistics with steps that individuals can take to help military men and women after they return from combat. He shares the fact that he is the father of an adult son with autism, which is undoubtedly one reason he exudes empathy for soldiers who worry that others will think they’re “dangerous to be around” and “looking for a handout.” Typically, they’re not. But when they’re haunted by the violence they’ve endured, they can end up suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, which can also, complexly enough, afflict Gold Star family members. Parent notes that help for American veterans dates back to 1636, when colonists at war with Pequot Indians passed a law stipulating that the colony would support disabled soldiers. Parent promotes the practical and confidence-boosting benefits of job training and internships and urges people to hire vets. An altogether Informative and empowering look at doing right for veterans.— Booklist
This seminal book reveals the truth of the matter in ways no other piece on war’s aftermath has undertaken….that the off switch for the war room in our heads simply doesn’t exist and that the fog of war will never be rescinded. And how very refreshing that LTC (RET) Parent has not strayed from the bona fide facts of recent wars; that military might remains handcuffed by political correctness, allowing evil to proliferate both across the pond and on US soil. Plainly and simply, this book nails it. Anyone who has worn the uniform in time of war must make this required reading. That’s an order!— Dr. Kathy Platoni, Clinical Psychologist, COL (RET), US Army; Veteran, ODS, OIF, and OEF (GTMO and Afghanistan), Survivor, Fort Hood Massacre
This book offers a compelling and personal look at the varied experiences of veterans after returning from our most recent wars. Through narrative and personal stories, it conveys the critical role and power of human connection and meaningful work in making the transition back.— M. Tracie Shea, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Features for the reader:- The reader will learn that veterans need an understanding and nurturing environment in order for readjustment and employment strategies to be successful.
- The reader will learn about a unique and effective program that creates such an environment that provides careers opportunities in information technology
- The reader will learn about how such an environment can be effective in successfully
improving PTSD.
- Through historical analysis and perspective, the reader will learn that broken promises and failed programs used today have been in existence since WWI. Strategies to mitigate or eliminate these mistakes are presented
- Through first person narratives, the reader will gain a greater understanding of who veterans truly are and the real issues they face when returning home from combat.
- The reader will understand the veterans strong sense of purpose and service and the driving need they possess to continue to serve and help others.
- The reader will learn that hiring military veterans is often a game changer in the workplace.
6/15/19, The National Defense Radio Show: "Make sure to check out this great new book on a vitally important subject." Author and retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jaime Parent and his new book Moving Past PTSD are featured during PTSD Awareness Month. Link: https://www.thenationaldefense.com/weekly-segments6/13/19, Frugal Focus: "Book Nook: Moving Past PTSD-Consciousness, Understanding, and Appreciation for Military Veterans and Their Families." Author interviewed about his book. Link: http://www.frugalfocus.com/?open-article-id=10685088&article-title=book-nook--moving-past-ptsd---consciousness--understanding--and-appreciation-for-military-veterans-and-their-families&blog-domain=blogspot.com&blog-title=motherhood-moments6-18-19, The Lakey Effect Podcast: Jimmy Lakey interviews author and retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jaime Parent about his book Moving Past PTSD. Link:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1067-the-lakey-effect-30140430/episode/6-18-19-hr-4-retired-lieutenant-colonel-46233966/6-18-19, Houston NewsRadio 740 KTRH: Author Jaime Parent featured in segment, “PTSD shot could help ease major threat in the combat veteran community.” Link:
https://ktrh.iheart.com/content/2019-06-18-shot-could-help-ease-major-threat-in-the-combat-veteran-community/7/2/19: Read Jamie Parent's interview with AARP; "New Book Documents PTSD in Veterans, Families"Link: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/veterans/info-2019/moving-past-ptsd-book.html7/8/19, The Chicago Crusader newspaper: Author Jamie Parent's book "Moving Past PTSD" is featured as a resource on how veterans can find help. Link: https://chicagocrusader.com/moving-past-ptsd-addresses-challenges-facing-veterans/7/8/19: Read about the myriad of challenges facing veterans in The Chicago Crusader's profile of Moving Past PTSD.Link: https://chicagocrusader.com/moving-past-ptsd-addresses-challenges-facing-veterans/9/12/2019, Winning in Health podcast: Author Jaime Parent discusses his work and his book.
Link: http://winninginhealthshow.libsyn.com/episode-12-veterans-enabling-veterans2/7/2020: Book featured in Library Journal collection development feature "Serving Veterans."Link: https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljx200201serving-veterans