The first surprise happened in late October. Meeting N.O. in church she handed me a wrapped package. Opening it I found a book she was gifting me. By way of disclaimer she said she'd found it in a Little Free Library. The book's cover showed that it was about a Marine and his dog. Though I have more than a passing interest in things Marine and dog I thought "how cute".
Now for the second surprise. It was beyond cute and very engaging. Craig and Fred: A Marine, A stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other, tells the story of Craig and his dog Fred. Craig found a stray dog when he was in a combat situation in Afghanistan. "Fred" immediately bonded with Craig. Pets were totally forbidden to military personnel in Afghanistan by the highest command. In spite of that Craig found a way to send Fred to America.
In alternating chapters Craig tells of his Marine experience and his life in the United States. He's a good story teller and is honest about his struggles with PST. Almost killed by a rocket, while deployed, he suffered a traumatic brain injury. His struggles toward recovery and healing are inspiring.
Thanks, N.O., for a great read!
Takk for alt,
Al
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