Blogs

Learning the Responsibilities of an Army Lineman Before Vietnam

After completing boot camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Roy C. Raisor was sent to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for eight weeks of Army Intelligence Training, or AIT, to become a lineman. Roy had...

The Challenges of Boot Camp and Preparing for Life in the Army

After Roy C. Raisor was sworn into the Army, he was sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky, for boot camp. He arrived as a young man who believed he was relatively physically fit, but he quickly discovered that...

Why Roy Raisor Chose Military Service and Volunteered for Vietnam

Roy C. Raisor’s decision to enter the military did not begin with a plan to go to Vietnam. At the time, he was seventeen and functioning as the man of the house. His mother was preparing to marry...

From a Small Ohio Farm to a Young Soldier Entering the Army

Roy C. Raiser’s story begins on a small farm in MiamiVille, Ohio, where he grew up with his parents, James and Julia, and his three brothers, Elmer, Ike, and Tony. His childhood was spent in a...

From Patriotism to Reality: A Soldier’s Changing View of War

When young men go to war, they often carry ideas shaped by patriotism, duty, honor, and service. Those ideas may be sincere, but combat has a way of confronting them with something far more complex...

What Combat Taught One Young Soldier About Courage

Some lessons about courage come from speeches, ideals, or stories passed down over time. Others are learned in moments of fear, uncertainty, and survival. That is what makes Boy to Man in 365 Days: My...

The Emotional Cost of Surviving Vietnam

War stories are never only about combat. They are also about what remains after the gunfire stops: memory, fear, grief, silence, and the difficult task of returning to ordinary life after...

Why Vietnam War Memoirs Still Matter Today

A powerful Vietnam War memoir does more than revisit the past. It gives readers direct access to lived experience: the fear, confusion, loyalty, trauma, and endurance that historical overviews often...

BLOGS

Understanding Neurodiverse Children

Neurodiverse children experience the world differently. Recognizing this helps families nurture strengths and confidence.

Life as a Special Needs Parent

Special needs parenting requires patience, adaptability, and advocacy. With support, families create nurturing environments for children.

Emotional Resilience in Children

Emotional resilience helps children handle stress and challenges. Teaching coping skills builds long-term emotional strength and confidence.

BLOGS

Understanding Neurodiverse Children

Neurodiverse children experience the world differently. Recognizing this helps families nurture strengths and confidence.

Life as a Special Needs Parent

Special needs parenting requires patience, adaptability, and advocacy. With support, families create nurturing environments for children.

Emotional Resilience in Children

Emotional resilience helps children handle stress and challenges. Teaching coping skills builds long-term emotional strength and confidence.

TESTIMONIALS

K. James
K. James
★★★★★

Beyond the Bell is a truly empowering guide for parents and educators who are interested in supporting neurodiverse learners. It includes practical strategies and helpful reflection questions that are perfect for developing self-awareness and taking intentional action. It is an invaluable resource for becoming understanding and confident in supporting children beyond the classroom. I highly recommend this book.

Dr. Wilson-Celestine
Dr. Wilson-Celestine
★★★★★

As an OB/GYN, I hear countless mothers express concern and uncertainty about supporting their neurodiverse children. Beyond the Bell speaks directly to those needs. It is practical, compassionate, and personalized, offering clear strategies families can implement immediately. It validates parents’ experiences while empowering them with tools to advocate confidently. Highly recommended.

Kester Kester
Kester Kester
★★★★★

I am so pleased that my teacher documented such a timely tool for parents and educators. This outstanding work reflects over 30 years of experience, emphasizing the vital partnership between home and school in helping youth become leaders of tomorrow despite their differences. Please share and enjoy.

Roodgally Senatus
Roodgally Senatus
★★★★★

Beyond the Bell is a must-read for educators and parents of neurodivergent children. Drawing on evidence-based strategies, the book offers practical tools to help children thrive in their neurodiversity—insights I recognize as essential in my work as a journalist focused on youth mental health and disability.

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