Thanks From Iraq

by Kelly J. Faucette

On the window of the door outside the 47th Combat Support Hospital in Mosul Iraq is a mural which included the words, The Ride of Your Life. Come join COL Faucette in his book, Thanks From Iraq, as he experiences life in Iraq. Feel the emotions as he takes care of insurgents as well as children and families injured by their explosives from a war being fought in their neighborhoods. Get to know Kadesha and Iesha, two girls who were injured while going about their daily lives. Gain an understanding of what is happening first hand. Experience the ups and downs, the victories and defeats of our deployed soldiers. Prepare to have your heart touched and your faith increased. Find out why in the middle of a war, he was still able to find so much to be thankful for. Help decide for yourself if we should be in Iraq. Reading Thanks From Iraq will give you The Ride of Your Life.

213 pages, Heart touching letters from a physician

First published October 21, 2008

Reviews

[Kelly Faucette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a new and surprising book that will touch your heart and help you understand the struggles our men and women face as they serve our country in distant lands.
One reader made the following comments to the author:

"Tonight I finished your book. I found it surprisingly good. I say so despite 40 years of news writing and editing that I'm afraid have made me a harsh and cynical critic. What did I like most?

--It was pretty much devoid of political "spin." That, ironically, may be a commercial weakness, because controversy is what sells. And today's "stars" in entertainment, news and publishing tend to be political junkies who find un-tilted facts (no matter how dramatic) boring--even incomprehensible.

--It was filled with compassion for all those directly affected by the ugliness of war, especially the Iraqi people.

--It acknowledges that the situation in Iraq involves ancient and modern questions for which there are no easy answers.

In addition, I was deeply touched by Dr. Rochelle Wasserman's letter to her son. I stopped to read it to [my wife:]. Emotion made it difficult to read aloud. If you are still in contact, I ask that you pass along my gratitude.

I have good Muslim friends, including the president of the local mosque here, who have tried patiently for years to explain their religion to me. I think they would be pleased with your simple, non-judgmental summary chapter on their faith.

And I liked very much that you minimized "shop talk" (both military and medical) and the acronyms that large organization "insiders" tend to love. You even included a glossary to help ordinary folks.

In short, I hope your book catches on and takes off, even makes you rich. If not, I predict it is still sure to be a gem for future historians, but especially priceless for your own children and grandchildren. I feel honored to possess an autographed copy."

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For an autographed copy, send a check for $12. to:
Kelly Faucette
18111 89th Ave CT E
Puyallup, WA 98375

[Kelly Faucette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that will touch your heart, make you laugh, make you cry and give you insight about some of the things that are happening in Iraq that you do not hear about. You will not be sorry that you chose to read this book.


“A must read. Thanks from Iraq will enlighten you about the war in Iraq and touch your heart.”
Paul Skousen: Intelligence Analysist for the CIA
and Regan White House, Author, Lecturer and Editor.

“This book laments the tragedy of war while at the same time acknowledging it is a justifiable necessity. It is a responsible
commentary on our frustrating human condition.”
COL James Kinney,
Senior COL at Madigan Army Medical Center.

[Bonnie Brien · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought the personal perspective was interesting, but found it hard to be engaged throughout the book.