Dung in my Foxhole: A Soldier's Account of the Iraq War, and his Post War Struggles with Injury and P.T.S.D. Thru Poetry

by Gordon L. Ewell

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are the enemy's weapon of choice in Iraq, and to date they are the number-one killer of Coalition forces on the battlefield. Their ever-increasing sophistication is a challenge but not an insurmountable one. Generally speaking, IEDs are roadside bombs that threaten our Soldiers and logistical convoys taking much-needed supplies to them. Master Sergeant Ewell, a Combat Engineer, and Expert in the Tactic's and Techniques the Enemy was using in Iraq to assemble, disguise and detonate IEDs, became one of the first two Soldiers ever to make up a special team, who's mission was vital in the fight to find and render safe the Improvised Explosive Devices, before they could unleash their deadly force upon other Soldiers, Convoys, and the local traffic of Iraqi civilian commuters. In Iraq, he performed 59 dangerous missions, co-authored a "first of its kind" manual used for the training of special teams that would have the mission of finding IEDs, was "Blown-up" six different times and saved countless lives. A recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart Medal. This is a powerful account of his experience during War, and his Post-War struggles with Severe Injuries and PTSD thru Poetry.

152 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2011

Reviews

[Kindra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This man has a wonderful way of dealing with a tragic and painful lifelong suffering; through poetry, and laughter. A wonderful helpmate for those of us who suffer with PTSD, who know someone with PTSD, or who would like a look into our soul to see what we might go through from ones perspective.
This book makes me laugh (and cry my eyes out at times)... buts its all great!

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't realize this was a book of poetry when I started it. This book is very good. You can understand what he was going through as you read the poems.

[Tammielyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will make you think ... hurt ... but surprisingly leaves you with an overall feeling of hope.