Bulwark Book Club for June: “If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal”
The Bulwark is launching a monthly book club hosted by Mona Charen, starting with Mark Hertling's book, 'If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal.' The discussion will take place live on June 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. Eastern time, where participants can engage by submitting questions beforehand. The book consists of journal entries written by Hertling to his sons during his deployment in the Middle East.
- ▪The Bulwark's book club will feature discussions led by Mona Charen.
- ▪Mark Hertling's book is a collection of journal entries to his sons during wartime.
- ▪The live discussion is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. Eastern time.
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The Mona Charen ShowBulwark Book Club for June: “If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal”Leave a question and then join the discussion on Monday, June 8 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. The BulwarkMay 23, 2026ShareHey Bulwark fam – We know so many of you love reading, so we are excited to share with you that we are starting a monthly book club with Mona Charen.Mona’s first pick: retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling’s book, If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime JournalWe want this discussion to be lively and fueled by you, like an IRL book club, so Mark and Mona will be discussing the book and answering your questions live on Monday, June 8 at 7 p.m.
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