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The Honor Was Mine - Arriving

5/20/2016

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Proud to share the front cover of this amazing book that’s being released on Sept. 6! (Available now for pre-order at Amazon.com)
And below the image, some of the copy from the  back cover. Such a remarkable journey, made possible by the thousands of military service members and veterans who shared their lives and their stories with me . . .
A young combat veteran hides in his closet under a pile of clothes on bad days. Another, home for five days after a year of solitary work, can’t figure out how to talk to his wife. A commander’s spouse recounts the soul-draining effect of attending ninety-three memorial services . . .
When therapist Elizabeth Heaney left her private practice to counsel military service members and their spouses, she came face-to-face with unheard-of struggles and fears. The Honor Was Mine reveals the emotions running deeply—and often silently—in the hearts of combat veterans and their loved ones. For those unconnected to the military, this is an eye-opening portrait of the complex, nuanced lives of service personnel, who return from battling the enemy only to grapple with the fallout of war—all while readjusting to civilian life.
Presenting the soldiers’ stories—told in their own words—as well as her own story of change, Heaney offers readers an intimate perspective, not of war itself but of its emotional aftermath. Some of these stories scrape the bone; others are hopeful, even comical. Every one reveals the sacrifices of those on the front lines and the courage, grace, and honor with which they serve and struggle to truly come home.

Previous Comments:

danny johnson says:
May 20, 2016 at 6:40 pm 
Love the cover, love the content because I’ve been “honored” to see some before…It should be required reading by every soldier and their families…read this book even if you don’t have a loved one in the military, because it’s not about war, it’s about humanity….
Elizabeth says:
May 20, 2016 at 10:12 pm 
Thanks, D. Thanks so much.

Bob Rosen says:
May 20, 2016 at 7:05 pm 
Congratulations, Elizabeth!! I’m proud and delighted that you have tangible evidence of your dream come true. Many all those who inspired your dedication and commitment live forever through your words.
Elizabeth says:
May 20, 2016 at 10:12 pm 
You are there in those stories, Bob – you are there, my friend.

lai says:
May 20, 2016 at 7:12 pm 
i’ll preorder the book right away! so happy it will be released soon, this will be an important book about LOVE….
Elizabeth says:
May 20, 2016 at 10:11 pm 
yes, exactly: about LOVE. Thank you for pre-ordering, Dag!

Dede Buhler says:
May 20, 2016 at 7:37 pm 
A labor of love come to fruition is doubly sweet knowing how many people will find healing from your words that give form to and honor the experiences of these soldiers.
Elizabeth says:
May 20, 2016 at 10:11 pm 
Oh, thank you so much, Dede! It’s been such a great experience. And it will continue! Thanks for your support.
Kaye Edwards says:
May 20, 2016 at 11:59 pm 
Congratulations Elizabeth. The cover is beautiful in the way it hints at the depth of the content. I know you are excited that this is finally really happening.
Elizabeth says:
May 21, 2016 at 12:40 am  
Finally. Really. Happening, Kaye! I’m rendered speechless. So humble, so grateful – these stories deserve so much.

Cindy carlson says:
May 21, 2016 at 12:02 am 
Got a little weepy when I saw this. What a journey!. So happy for you, so proud to be your friend.
Elizabeth says:
May 21, 2016 at 12:40 am
And so grateful for you to be my friend. Thank you.

Ann Quinn says:
May 22, 2016 at 12:31 pm 
I look forward to ordering and reading my copy, Elisabeth. Warmest congratulations!
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