Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives
Jim Sheeler
May 2008 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Mark Deakins
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They are the troops that nobody wants to see, carrying a message that no military family ever wants to hear. Since the start of the war in Iraq, Marines like Major Steve Beck found themselves charged with a mission they never asked for and one for which there can be no training: casualty notification. In Final Salute, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jim Sheeler weaves together the stories of the fallen, the broken homes they have left behind, and one man's effort to help heal the wounds of those left grieving. But it is not a book about war, politics, or liberal vs. conservative. Achingly beautiful and honest, it is a book that every American-every human-can embrace.
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Michelle Ormay
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January 20, 2020
Wow I am Speechless as tears run down my face A Heartfelt and moving Story A Book of Love,Duty,Honour and Sacrifice, I was Honoured to read WOW What a Story Our Heroes I am Aussie But to all who's stories were told You are all my brother's/Sisters In arms GOD Bless you, Your Family and all who knew you and may others read this book and never Forget that Our Freedom comes with a price and may your stories remind us there will ALWAYS be Hero's Fighting for our FREEDOM I Will share"Lest We Forget"
Anil Das
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May 20, 2022
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About the author
Jim Sheeler is the Shirley Wormser Professor of Journalism and Media Writing at Case Western Reserve University. He is the author of a Pulitzer Prize–winning newspaper feature on the war in Iraq that led to a book, Final Salute, which was a finalist for the 2008 National Book Award in nonfiction.
Mark Deakins’ television appearances include Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Trek®: Voyager. His film credits include The Devil’s Advocate and Star Trek®: Insurrection. He is the writer, director, and producer of the short film The Smith Interviews.
Mark Deakins’ television appearances include Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Star Trek®: Voyager. His film credits include The Devil’s Advocate and Star Trek®: Insurrection. He is the writer, director, and producer of the short film The Smith Interviews.
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