Warrior Words - An Awesome Summer Reading List

With the dog days of summer coming up, it is the perfect time to get some of your reading list in on those hot summer days. Being avid readers ourselves, we've compiled some of the best reads to take to the beach, the pool or even out on the boat! Just click on the book covers to buy!

Redeployment by Phil Klay

Phil Klay's Redeployment takes readers to the frontlines of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, asking us to understand what happened there, and what happened to the soldiers who returned. Interwoven with themes of brutality and faith, guilt and fear, helplessness and survival, the characters in these stories struggle to make meaning out of chaos. In "Redeployment", a soldier who has had to shoot dogs because they were eating human corpses must learn what it is like to return to domestic life in suburbia, surrounded by people "who have no idea where Fallujah is, where three members of your platoon died." In "After Action Report", a Lance Corporal seeks expiation for a killing he didn't commit, in order that his best friend will be unburdened. A Morturary Affairs Marine tells about his experiences collecting remains—of U.S. and Iraqi soldiers both. A chaplain sees his understanding of Christianity, and his ability to provide solace through religion, tested by the actions of a ferocious Colonel. And in the darkly comic "Money as a Weapons System", a young Foreign Service Officer is given the absurd task of helping Iraqis improve their lives by teaching them to play baseball. These stories reveal the intricate combination of monotony, bureaucracy, comradeship and violence that make up a soldier's daily life at war, and the isolation, remorse, and despair that can accompany a soldier's homecoming.

The Warrior Lover's Daily Battle Cry: Inspiration for Your Mission by Leilani Anastasia

A collection of the best loved quotes from the "Warrior" series of books, these inspirational sayings are designed to help you get through your day of care giving for your Wounded Warrior. The book is a daily reminder of why we do what we do - love and help a brave but wounded Warrior through the trauma that Combat has created in his or her life. A collection that was hand-picked by readers of the "Warrior" series on Combat PTSD Relationships, this book is an inspirational reminder to help keep you on your mission.

SHTF Prepping: 100+ Amazing Tips, Tricks, Hacks & DIY Prepper Projects, Along With 77 Items You Need In Your STHF Stockpile Now! by Kevin Moore

If you're anything like me and have a family or loved ones to protect, then you know that being prepared in a disaster situation can mean the difference between life and death. This book will go over not only why SHTF prepping is important, but how to go about doing it and what food and other items you'll need not only for your short term survival but for your long term survival as well. I'll show you what skills you'll need to master, along with what weapons and tools you'll need to have on hand at all times. I'll also discuss some tips and tricks you'll want to know to keep your family safe, along with some DIY prepper projects you can implement around your home to make your space more functional and safe.

Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling by Meathead Goldwyn

The first book to apply the latest scientific research to America’s favorite form of cooking, by the curator of the highly successful website Amazingribs.com, with 175 sure-fire recipes.

This book is a go-to guide for the master griller! Look no further for some of the best and most tasty recipes to throw on the grill!

Mini Farming: How to Create a Sustainable Organic Garden in Your Backyard You Can Be Proud Of by Better Gardening Guides

It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a successful garden or a successful mini farm because this book can help you either way. You can create a sustainable organic garden right in your backyard that you can be proud of with crops that are producing a high and healthy yield. From fruits to vegetables, you can have organic crops that rival anything that you can find at the organic aisle in the store. From making your own fertilizer and compost, to choosing livestock for manure, to maximizing your space and utilizing every inch of what you have, this book can help you along the way. Creating a sustainable organic garden in your backyard doesn’t have to be hard, and with the tips and tricks found in this book it’s even easier.