{"product_id":"where-cowards-go-to-die-9781684511648","title":"Where Cowards Go to Die","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhere Cowards Go to Die is a memoir by Benjamin Sledge, a former soldier awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, that tells the story of his fifteen-year odyssey to overcome the mental and physical wounds of war. He reveals an unflinchingly honest portrait of war that few dare to tell, and how he volunteered for another combat tour in the deadliest city of the Iraq War. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regnery Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA former soldier, who received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, embarks on a fifteen-year journey to heal from the mental and physical scars of war. Despite serving under the Special Operations Command, Benjamin Sledge found himself immersed in the bloodshed of Iraq and Afghanistan. However, the effects of war refuse to leave its victims unscathed. In his captivating memoir, \"Where Cowards Go to Die,\" Sledge unveils an unflinchingly honest portrayal of the realities of war that few dare to confront.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStationed on a small base on the border of Pakistan in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, the young warrior returned home shattered, having witnessed the barbarity surrounding him. Haunted by his experiences overseas, he embarked on a 15-year odyssey, grappling with mental health, purpose, and faith. This journey ultimately led him to volunteer for another combat tour in the deadliest city of the Iraq War—Ramadi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his memoir, Sledge vividly captures the lives of the men and women who learn to fight without remorse, love each other without restraint, and endure the devastating consequences of returning to a country that no longer feels like home. He emphasizes the importance of living and acting selflessly, even in the face of war. Sledge warns that refusing to live and act selflessly will result in dying as a coward, while killing one's inner cowardice can pave the way for something greater to emerge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough his courageous storytelling, Sledge inspires readers to confront the harsh realities of war and embrace the strength and resilience of the human spirit. His journey serves as a testament to the power of healing, redemption, and the pursuit of a greater purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 486g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 x 236 x 29 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781684511648\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Sledge","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102571098362,"sku":"9781684511648","price":16.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1662145917740_book.jpg?v=1662312158","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/where-cowards-go-to-die-9781684511648","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}