Reinventing Ulysses
Charles Kniffen
Non-Fiction
~ An Odyssey of Everyday Heroes and Monsters ~ Reinventing Ulysses: An Odyssey of Everyday Heroes and Monsters by Charles A. Kniffen is the concluding narrative of a memoir trilogy. A...
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~ An Odyssey of Everyday Heroes and Monsters ~
Reinventing Ulysses: An Odyssey of Everyday Heroes and Monsters by Charles A. Kniffen is the concluding narrative of a memoir trilogy. A Purple Heart recipient and Vietnam War veteran with a background as a Marine, Teamster, and social service worker, Kniffen reflects on a life shaped by combat, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a relentless search for human connection.
Blending Homeric and Joycean themes with plain-style prose, the book moves between memories of the author’s upbringing, wartime experiences, and later adventures across America—from New Mexico to the coast of Downeast, Maine. Along the way, Kniffen encounters a diverse cast of everyday figures, including long-haul truckers, Passamaquoddy warriors, combat nurses, and local fishermen.
Rather than focusing solely on the trauma of war, the narrative explores themes of resilience, friendship, societal divisions, and the shared impulse for survival and belonging. Through humor, philosophical reflection, and raw honesty, Kniffen crafts an engaging journey about overcoming life's obstacles and finding meaning in a complex world.
Author: Charles Kniffen
Page Count: 204
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Publish Date: November 10, 2026
Imprint: Brown Posey Press
Genre: Memoir
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs
SELF-HELP / Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Mid-Life
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