Download or read book Awakening of a Foot Soldier written by John M. Healey and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-09-30 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was in the recognition that I was here for many more reasons than I could possibly comprehend; the superficial, the psychological, the emotional, spiritual and the anything else ending with an "al" that could be squeezed into this being. I was here to seek, to sit, to eat, to make money, to live, and to die. In 1992, author John M. Healey enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent to Somalia. Upon his return three years later, he was declared mentally unfit for service and was discharged. In 1998, Healey found a backdoor entrance into the Army and reenlisted for a second term. He was then sent to Bosnia, and upon his return he disappeared, never to return to that life-in uniform-again. Awakening of a Foot Soldier: A Journal of Liberation from the Suffering of War is a collection of journal entries that take place between August 2004 and February 2006. At the time of his first account, Healey is in Kuwait awaiting his entry into Iraq where he will work as a civilian contractor. Living in the darkness of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, he goes to Iraq in search of death and ultimately finds inner peace. Awakening of a Foot Soldier is an enlightening story that shares the vulnerability of a young man and his quest for peace and liberation from the darkness of war.
Download or read book Awakening of a Soldier written by James Kenneth Ward and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Awakening of a Soldier, ' the poignant narrative threads together the stories of characters determined to transcend the shackles of poverty and defy the forces attempting to silence their voices. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent 1980s and early 1990s, this captivating novel delves deep into America's racial divide and the battle against drug-related issues that have spread from marginalized communities to mainstream America, some arguing it's fueled by government conspiracies. At the heart of this compelling tale is Nado Dexter, a young black man coming of age in the segregated South. Raised by a single mother who bore the brunt of their neighborhood's hardships, Nado is driven to become her pillar of strength. He resolutely rejects involvement in the pervasive drug trade, yet, in an unfortunate turn of events, becomes entangled in drug-related activities, resulting in his incarceration. His unwavering commitment to his values and his dreams sets him apart in an environment filled with challenges. As Nado navigates the trials of youth and the complexities of his surroundings, he unwittingly becomes a symbol of hope and resilience. His ambition and determination propel him from Baptist Bottom, a once-marginalized community in Dothan, Alabama, to the national stage. Baptist Bottom itself stands as a testament to unyielding endurance, a place that defied redlining and exclusion, where black entrepreneurs, craftsmen, merchants, and entertainers joined forces to shatter the chains of poverty. They refused to be silenced, fostering dreams that transcended adversity. In this thought-provoking novel, Nado's journey mirrors the indomitable spirit of a community that refused to be defined by its past. As his name becomes synonymous with legendary figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, Nado's story serves as a reminder of the enduring power of community, the pursuit of dreams, and the unbreakable human spirit. 'Awakening of a Soldier' is a mesmerizing exploration of resilience, courage, and the lasting impact of those who rise above the harshest challenges to inspire change and hope for a brighter future."
Download or read book An American Soldier s Awakening written by LTC Nina R. Petrarca USA Ret. and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never could I have envisioned the siege of emotions to overcome me as my military career came to a halt. I was faced with a psychological war that had become my badge of honor over the years. Standard military tactics had no place at this juncture, and I was well outside my comfort zone. As a woman warrior, my life to date existed outside the norms of conventional thinking, and I was embarking upon unfamiliar territory. I always found comfort in working with my military colleagues in taking on the mission at hand; in fact, it had become second nature. In retirement, I no longer had a foothold in preserving our US Constitution or protecting our republic from enemies, foreign or domestic. I could not fathom the perplexities of this new journey. My faith in God had always been my armor for strength and courage, so why would it be different now? This time, the enemy resided within me, and I had no escape route. I was alone with my thoughts and had no place to go. Through self-reflection, it became apparent that the most effective way to move through this quagmire was to remain close to my faith and acknowledge my feelings in a deliberate and meaningful way. I have always been analytical by nature, and at a young age, I discovered the arts can offer calm when experiencing feelings of despair. Over time, I discovered writing slowed down my racing thoughts and put me back in control of my well-being. As my introspective reasoning became manageable, prose evolved to poetry, my darkness began to shed light, and healing would learn to reside within me. 13
Download or read book P B Soldier The Awakening Saga 1 written by Naseed Gifted and published by . This book was released on 2020-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book P B Soldier The Awakening Saga 1 written by Naseed Gifted and published by . This book was released on 2020-07 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 1861 written by Adam Goodheart and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping and original account of how the Civil War began and a second American revolution unfolded, setting Abraham Lincoln on the path to greatness and millions of slaves on the road to freedom. An epic of courage and heroism beyond the battlefields, 1861 introduces us to a heretofore little-known cast of Civil War heroes—among them an acrobatic militia colonel, an explorer’s wife, an idealistic band of German immigrants, a regiment of New York City firemen, a community of Virginia slaves, and a young college professor who would one day become president. Their stories take us from the corridors of the White House to the slums of Manhattan, from the waters of the Chesapeake to the deserts of Nevada, from Boston Common to Alcatraz Island, vividly evoking the Union at its moment of ultimate crisis and decision. Hailed as “exhilarating….Inspiring…Irresistible…” by The New York Times Book Review, Adam Goodheart’s bestseller 1861 is an important addition to the Civil War canon. Includes black-and-white photos and illustrations.
Download or read book Illusions of Victory written by Carter Malkasian and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-19 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the immediate aftermath of the 2007 "Surge" of American troops in Iraq, the defeat of al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) in Anbar Province was widely hailed as one of America's signature victories. US Marines and soldiers fought for years there, in grinding battles such as Fallujah and Ramadi that define the experience of Iraq. Eventually, the fractious tribal sheiks in that province, with the help of American troops, united in an "Awakening" that dealt AQI a stunning defeat. The Awakening's success argued that the United States could intervene in a war-torn country and, with the right strategy, bring stability and peace. It seemed to exemplify snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. A decade later, the situation in Anbar Province is dramatically different. In 2014, much of Anbar fell to the AQI's successor organization, the Islamic State, which swept through the region with shocking ease. In Illusions of Victory, Carter Malkasian looks at the wreckage to explain why the Awakening's initial promise proved misleading and why victory was unsustainable. Malkasian begins by tracing the origins of the Awakening, then turns his attention to what happened in its wake. After the United States left, Iraq's Shi'a government sidelined Sunni leaders throughout the country. AQI, brought back to life as the Islamic State, expanded in northern and western Iraq and quickly found a receptive audience among marginalized Sunnis. In short order, the progress that had resulted from the Awakening fell apart. Malkasian draws many lessons from Anbar. Chief among them, the most stunning of victories may not last. The fact that the leading model of success fell apart severely damages the idea that the United States can send the military to a country for a few years and create lasting peace. Even the most successful example was bound to deeper social, sectarian, and religious forces insensitive to temporary boots on the ground. From today's perspective, rather than decisive success, Anbar exemplifies how intervention itself is a costly, long-term project. The most brilliant victory could not escape this wisdom.
Download or read book A Soldier s Dream written by William Doyle and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For six months in 2006, a charismatic young U.S. Army captain and Arab linguist named Travis Patriquin unleashed a diplomatic and cultural charm offensive upon the Sunni Arab sheiks of Anbar province, the heart of darkness of the Iraqi insurgency. He galvanized American support for the “Sunni Awakening,” the tribal revolt against Al Qaeda that spread through the province and eventually across Iraq, a turning point that led to dramatically lower levels of violence in the country. The Awakening may not have succeeded without Patriquin, who was so beloved by Iraqis that they adopted him into their tribes and loved him as a brother. This is the true story of a man who loved Iraq, and a soldier who helped engineer the turning point of the Iraq War. It is the story of America’s T.E. Lawrence—Travis Patriquin.
Download or read book Awakening Of A Queen written by Aneshia Sezer and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love, Marriage, and Children are all things we wish for, only to find out what's in store. Take a step into my world and see how it all started as a little girl.
Download or read book Seventh Dawn of Destiny written by Paul Wineman and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Confronting al Qaeda written by Martha L. Cottam and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on in-depth interviews with tribal Sheiks involved in the Awakening and their American military counterparts, Confronting al Qaeda is a study of decision-making processes and the political psychology of the Sunni Awakening in al Anbar. It traces the change in American military strategy that made the Awakening collaboration between the Sunni tribes and the U.S. forces possible. It explains how the evolution of the tribal leaders’ perspective and of the American military strategy led to defeat al Qaeda in al Anbar. The process of these changing mutual images is detailed as well as how the cooperation between groups led to further evolution of perceptions. Political and military realities urgently forced these perceptual and social identity shifts initially, but the process of cooperation and engagement accelerated these shifts through increasingly mutually beneficial cooperation and interaction during the battle with al Qaeda in Iraq.
Download or read book Awakening of a Foot Soldier written by John Healey and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of journal entries by a former soldier in Somalia and Bosnia, who seeks entry into Iraq in 2004 to work as a contractor in order to search for death, but who ultimately finds inner peace.
Download or read book The Black Awakening written by Russ Dizdar and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Awakening Victory written by Michael Silverman and published by Casemate. This book was released on 2011-10-10 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An “instructive first-hand account of how Iraq’s insurgents were defeated” in the surge of 2007—written by a Combat Arms Battalion Commander who lived it (Publishers Weekly). In August 2006, the American war in Iraq was looking grim. Control of Al Anbar Province, the seat of the Sunni insurgency, was said to be irrevocably lost to the insurgents. Al Qaeda in Iraq had planted their flag in the provincial capital, Ramadi, declaring it the capital of their new “Islamic State of Iraq.” In January 2007, the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, deployed to Ramadi, spearheading a surge that would become the D-Day of the Global War on Terror. By mid-summer 2007, attacks in the province were down ninety percent. As the “awakening” swept through Iraq, it brought about the best security situation since 2003. The 3rd Battalion was the only unit to participate in this campaign from start to finish. Moreover, many of the US successes came directly from this unit’s work. Awakening Victory tells the story of this incredible campaign through the eyes of the 3rd Battalion commander. It describes the battalion’s actions, including incidents previously unknown to the public, but it is not merely another war story. The author uses the actions of his battalion to describe a paradigm shift, moving from a war of bombs and bullets to one of partnership and ideas.
Download or read book Fire and Fortitude written by John C. McManus and published by Dutton Caliber. This book was released on 2019 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "John C. McManus, one of our most highly-acclaimed historians of World War II, takes readers from Pearl Harbor--a rude awakening for a ragtag militia woefully unprepared for war--to Makin, a sliver of coral reef where the Army was tested against the increasingly-desperate Japanese. In between were nearly two years of punishing combat as the Army transformed, at times unsteadily, from an undertrained garrison force into an unstoppable juggernaut, and America evolved from an inward-looking nation into a global superpower."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Awakening the Soldier written by Robert Ming and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-12-30 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Awakening the Soldier, Victor Bremerton finds his world turned upside-down when he is confronted by two immensely powerful warriors who embody all that has been wrong with the world lately. Previously only hearing rumors of their existence, Vic finds himself completely unprepared for the encounter. Now driven to discover the truth behind these dark warriors, Vic discovers a war he had always sensed but never confirmed lurking right beneath the surface of everyday life, with spies and informants all around him. Befriended by one of those clandestine soldiers, Vic discovers the history of the war and where the battle lines are drawn. Before fully understanding what all this means, he is suddenly forced to choose between the life he has known with its hope for a love not yet fulfilled, and the amazing power and sense of purpose of a soldier. Vic enlists only to find that Catherine, the childhood friend he longs to love, has been deceived into working for the enemy. Vic must quickly learn to use the enchanted gem through which a soldier's power flows, complete his mission, and somehow reunite with Catherine before it is too late. Lord Dramon and his powerful sentries vie for domination over Vic and his allies, but not all in Dramon's camp are loyal, and not all the soldiers Vic fights with are committed. Catherine's life and the future of the kingdom hang in the balance.
Download or read book P B Soldier written by Naseed Gifted and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
