by Rye Barcott
First published 2026
Ten veterans and one former FBI agent have brought military values into Congress, where they work across party lines despite intense political pressure. Marine veteran and With Honor co-founder Rye Barcott profiles five Democrats and five Republicans, including Mikie Sherrill, Todd Young, Mark Kelly, and Dan Crenshaw, who resist partisan extremes in favor of principled governance. These post-9/11 leaders face public attacks and private doubts as they prioritize common ground over political gain. Barcott examines how their military service shaped their approach to leadership and their willingness to risk careers for democratic ideals. Written before America's 250th anniversary, the book argues that veterans possess unique qualifications to heal national divisions. Barcott shows readers how courage manifests in political life and challenges them to apply these lessons to strengthen both democracy and personal integrity.
Genres: biography, american, political-science, politics, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: principled-governance, risk-careers
Period: 9/11
368 pages · Hardcover · Bloomsbury Publishing