A Soldier to Santiago
Book description
Has life passed you by? And you fit in—nowhere?
"I gave the best years of my life to a cause—to a belief that proved false. I loved living on the edge. The thrill of standing the watch. Rushing into harm’s way on behalf of my country. For over 22 years…
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1 author picked A Soldier to Santiago as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
As a military veteran myself, Brad Genereaux’s story deeply touched me on many levels.
He talks about the three things a veteran loses when he or she leaves the military – a sense of Purpose, a supportive community, and a feeling of self-worth. Serving in uniform, soldiers give their all for their country, yet once their service is over many find themselves inadequately supported and unable to settle back into civilian life.
A Soldier to Santiago is the honest story of a stiff, formal, no-nonsense Senior Chief Petty Officer of the US Navy - someone who’d spent years building walls…
From Sanjiva's list on the Camino de Santiago from someone who walked it.
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