He's not a "war hero," and he's not a "victim."
Michael Ramos is an Iraq War veteran, and a UNC-Wilmington creative writing professor. He's also a writer.
In his first book, a collection of essays, Ramos cuts apart common assumptions and tells stories many of his colleagues find familiar.
And, he extends a hand to civilians who want to learn more about the experience of war vets who come home.
was published by UNC Press March 5, 2024.
Guest
Michael Ramos is assistant director of UNC-Wilmington's Pub Lab, art director for the literary magazine Ecotone, and author of the essay collection The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home.
Editor's note: This segment originally aired at a different length on April 11, 2024.
