Silopi
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Silopi

A True Story of Love and Resilience

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eBook - ePub

Silopi

A True Story of Love and Resilience

About this book

In this heartwarming and inspiring memoir, Bradford Beyer takes readers on an unlikely journey from reluctant Army recruit to seasoned FBI agent, with an unexpected feline companion guiding him along the way. When young Brad joins the Army to avoid college, he never imagines he'll end up rescuing a tiny kitten while deployed in Turkey. But Silopi, named after the town where they meet, becomes Brad's unexpected anchor as he navigates military life, a long-distance romance, and the challenging path to becoming an FBI agent.


With humor and honesty, Beyer recounts his experiences in Basic Training, his time stationed in Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the fateful deployment that brings Silopi into his life. As Brad smuggles the kitten back to the States and pursues his dream of joining the FBI, Silopi becomes a touchstone, connecting him to home and family even as his career takes him far afield.


More than just a cute animal story, "Silopi" is a testament to the bonds that sustain us through life's challenges and transitions. It's a story about service, perseverance, and finding your path – with a little help from an unexpected furry friend. Whether you're a military buff, an animal lover, or simply enjoy tales of personal growth and unlikely connections, Beyer's memoir will leave you laughing, tearful, and deeply moved.


Fans of John Grogan's "Marley & Me" will love this book.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Copyright
  3. Dedication
  4. Foreword
  5. 1 Home
  6. 2 Enlistment
  7. 3 Fort Benning
  8. 4 Graduation
  9. 5 Germany
  10. 6 The World Changes
  11. 7 Turkey
  12. 8 Her
  13. 9 Time Flies
  14. 10 The Great Escape
  15. 11 The Boys (And Girl) Are Back In Town
  16. 12 Auf Wiedersehen (Goodbye)
  17. 13 Back Home (Sort Of)
  18. 14 Home Again (For Now)
  19. 15 College
  20. 16 The Bureau
  21. 17 The Launch Pad
  22. 18 The End & The Beginning
  23. 19 I've Loved These Days
  24. Afterword
  25. Acknowledgements