“Gripping, heartbreaking, and monumental. Every Canadian should be required to read this book. It is a testimony to how our veterans have been forgotten and marginalized. These stories will not only empower veterans but will educate all Canadians about life after service and why many of our heroes have felt abandoned. The writers have used these stories as a stark reminder to the reader that our country has an obligation to fulfill our promise and commitment to every veteran.”

John Barnes, Chief Warrant Officer (Retired)

“Ripples of War is a compelling, relatable book that uniquely combines veteran insight with historical analysis, adding fresh perspectives to Canada’s post-WWII military record. In this moment of heightened global tension and threat to Canadian sovereignty, we are reminded that – regardless of the era or origin of conflict – military service remains at its core, deeply personal.”

Rosemary Park

“Ripples of War is intersectional history at its best. Its impeccably researched and richly textured chapters are interspersed with powerful personal testimonials to capture the sheer variety and complexity of Canadian veterans’ experiences. The editors have assembled an absorbing collection that shows how, for those closest to them, wars never really end.”

Jonathan F. Vance, Department of History, Western University

“This volume adds fresh perspectives to the literature on Canadian veteran experiences. The contributors deepen our understanding of various veteran constituencies, exposing readers to groups whose military service remains in the shadows or goes unacknowledged altogether. These men and women went into harm’s way in the service of Canada. Their experiences warrant both scholarly and public attention.”

Andrew L. Brown, professor of history at the Royal Military College of Canada, author of Building the Army’s Backbone: Canadian Non-Commissioned Officers in the Second World War

“The editors of the collection are to be commended for their efforts to include groups underrepresented in historical scholarship and in particular Indigenous veterans. This is a nuanced and essential work that makes enormous contributions to knowledge in the field of veterans’ history.”

Graham Broad, School of Policy, Law, and Social Change, King's University College at Western University