Touching the Dragon and Other Techniques for Surviving Life’s Wars by James Hatch and Christian D’Andrea.
September 26
5:30pm – 7pm
LM 301 (in person) and Zoom (link available on request)
The IU South Bend Veterans Book Club will kick-off the year on Thursday, September 26th with the book, Touching the Dragon and Other Techniques for Surviving Life’s Wars by James Hatch and Christian D’Andrea.
Our discussion will be led by Dr. Kevin Griffith, Associate Vice Chancellor Student Affairs & Diversity and Executive Director of the Student Counseling Center.
A review of this book shares: “Hatch spent nearly 25 years in the military, mostly with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, or SEAL Team Six. Hatch had to deal with his guilt, pain, and the emotional damage from years of fighting. He refers to cognitive behavioral therapy as ‘Touching the Dragon’; a reminder that he would not get burned by reliving the brutal memories. In the vein of many recent memoirs about survival after combat, this important account will touch readers and likely help other veterans learn how to live after war.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
We will meet from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Schurz Library’s third floor conference room, LM301, and virtually through Zoom.
Please consider joining us this academic year! The IU South Bend Veterans Book Club is open to everyone interested in veteran’s experiences, stimulating discussion and good books. Veterans, civilians, active military, students, faculty, staff and members of the community are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you!
For more information, the Zoom link or a free copy of the book please contact Susan Thomas suethoma@iu.edu
If you can’t make the September book club meeting, we have book discussions scheduled for the year.
Thursday November 14, 2024 – All the Ruined Men
Thursday January 30, 2025 – The Complete Maus: A Survivor’s Tale
Thursday March 13, 2025 – Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq