War Story
eBook - ePub

War Story

A Memoir

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

War Story

A Memoir

About this book

Every soldier has a war story.
Steven Elliott's opens with the death of American hero Pat Tillman by "friendly fire" in Afghanistan—when Army Ranger Elliott pulled the trigger, believing he and his fellow soldiers were firing on the enemy.

Tormented by remorse and PTSD in the aftermath of Tillman's death, Elliott descended into the depths of guilt, alcoholism, and depression; lost his marriage and his faith; and struggled to stay alive. The war that began on foreign soil had followed him home.

A must-read for veterans and their loved ones, War Story is an explosive look at the chaos of war—and the battle for life in its aftermath. It confronts some of life's biggest questions: Why do we choose to fight for a country or a cause? What happens when the cost of that fight overwhelms and destroys? Can we forgive and be forgiven? How do we find hope? At its core, War Story is a dramatic personal encounter with war and faith, love and tragedy, and ultimate renewal.

All of the author's proceeds from the writing of this book will be donated to organizations serving the mental health needs of the active duty and veteran community.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Praise for War Story
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Author’s Note
  8. Foreword
  9. Prologue
  10. Chapter 1: Leaving Home
  11. Chapter 2: On My Way
  12. Chapter 3: Kill or Capture
  13. Chapter 4: War
  14. Chapter 5: Ambush
  15. Chapter 6: Burdens
  16. Chapter 7: Truth and Consequences
  17. Chapter 8: Brook
  18. Chapter 9: The Storm
  19. Chapter 10: Broken
  20. Chapter 11: Freefall
  21. Chapter 12: Lock Me Up
  22. Chapter 13: Hello, Good-Bye
  23. Chapter 14: Stop
  24. Chapter 15: That Which Was Not Deserved
  25. Chapter 16: Telling the Story
  26. Chapter 17: Healing
  27. Chapter 18: The End
  28. Postscript
  29. Photo Gallery
  30. Acknowledgments
  31. Discussion Questions
  32. About the Author