"The Forever War" by Joe Haldeman, among others. The book will put the timeline of your life into context, outline your limitations, and provide a grandiose ex

"The Forever War" by Joe Haldeman, among others. The book will put the timeline of your life into context, outline your limitations, and provide a grandiose example on the importance of communication. ("Ender's Game" and "Stranger in a Stranger Land" are among my top 5, but I thought the gem described above deserves attention.)