From Baghdad to America: Life Lessons from a Dog Named Lava
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A Marine serving in Iraq comes across a scruffy stray dog in Baghdad and decides to bring him home to America. This memoir follows that unlikely bond, from the chaos of the war to the long journey across the ocean and into a new life. Along the way, the author reflects on loyalty, courage and the sacrifices made by those who serve. Told with humour and warmth, the account moves between wartime scenes and quieter moments back home, offering a personal look at the people and animals caught up in a long conflict.
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