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.
The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home was published by UNC Press March 5, 2024.
Guests
-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.
Ramos joined Due South from a studio at NPR member station WHQR in Wilmington.