Loyal to Our Dead
Loyal to Our Dead by Ann McGreaham, published by Booksurge Publishing on December 14, 2009, is a work of fiction that delves into the emotional aftermath of the Iraq War. The narrative follows Pam, a former Army officer grappling with her estrangement from family and the loss of her fiancé in Iraq. As she navigates her complex feelings, an Army major introduces her to Mark, but attempts to dissuade her from forming a bond with him by painting him in a negative light. This leads Pam on a journey to uncover the truth about Mark and confront her own wartime experiences.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of themes such as grief, responsibility, and the psychological toll of war. As Pam seeks to understand the troubled relationship between Mark and the Army major, she must confront her own past actions and the impact of her service. The book addresses significant issues related to coping with death and the challenges faced by soldiers returning from conflict. With 314 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look at the struggles of those affected by war, presented in English.
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The Iraq War haunts two former Army officers and an Army major. Pam has left the Army, feels estranged from her family, and misses her fianc� who died in Iraq. An Army major introduces Mark, but tries to dissuade her from befriending Mark by portraying Mark as an inept officer and alcoholic loser. To understand the conflicted relationship between the two men, Pam must discover what they did together in the Iraq War and disclose her own wartime experiences. Her search requires that she face the issues raised by war -grieving, coping with death, killing the enemy, and being responsible for the lives of other soldiers. She is finally able to disclose her own wartime actions, and cope with the posttraumatic stress she experiences from the war.
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