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Dr. Thomas Howard “Ben” Suitt III is an award-winning Religious Studies scholar with a PhD from Boston University. A contributor for the Costs of War Project, which won the 2022 US Peace Prize, Suitt’s work takes an interdisciplinary approach to the fields of sociology, religious studies, and military studies.
Dr. Suitt is the author of “Finding Resonance amid Trauma” (2021), “High Suicide Rates among United States Service Members and Veterans of the Post-9/11 Wars” (2021), and Narratives of Trauma and Moral Agency among Christian Post-9/11 Veterans (2023), winner of the Award of Merit from the Religion Communicators Council and a IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award in Religion. These publications delve into the interplay of faith, trauma, and moral agency in the lives of veterans, employing inductive qualitative interviews and co-constructed narratives to uncover the role of faith in their service, recovery, and resilience.
In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Dr. Suitt serves as an upper school English teacher at Franklin Road Academy in Franklin, TN, where he brings his rich background and insights into the classroom.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Narratives of Trauma and Moral Agency among Christian Post-9/11 Veterans is a work of non-fiction in the philosophy, sociocultural issues, and biographical writing subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and contains non-graphic but suitably in-depth discussions of trauma. Penned by author Thomas Howard Suitt III, this serious and compassionate work delves into the complex intersection of military service, religious identity, and moral injury experienced by post-9/11 veterans. Through qualitative interviews, Suitt explores how the military experience shapes veterans' ethical sensibilities and religious beliefs, often leading to profound moral dilemmas and psychological trauma. The book examines the role of military chaplains, ethics education, and religious practices in influencing veterans' understanding of war and their identities as service members.
Author Thomas Howard Suitt III has crafted a compelling read that seeks to both intelligently and empathetically explore the impact of trauma in the modern age, centering around such a poignant disaster that affected the lives of people all over the world. The meticulous and well-gathered research sheds light on the challenges faced by veterans as they navigate the transition from civilian to military life and back again, highlighting the profound impact of military service on individuals' moral and spiritual well-being. I found the narrative style deeply engaging and respectful, and there was also a clear commitment to being concise with details and not over-dramatizing or belittling anyone’s personal experiences of trauma. Overall, Narratives of Trauma and Moral Agency among Christian Post-9/11 Veterans offers valuable insights into the complexities of military ethics and the moral challenges faced by those who serve. It will prove a valuable resource for those who have experienced trauma and those seeking to work in research or religious/humanitarian aid in the future.
