For Fitz, having survived means being haunted by the very memories he wants to forget...
Four months after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan, Army sergeant Jacob Fitzgerald has recovered from his physical injuries but his invisible wounds continue to fester.
Devastated by the loss of his friend Peterson, a gifted medic who was killed in the IED attack, Fitz turns to alcohol to dull his pain. But his solace proves short-lived when a DUI crash leaves Fitz one screw-up away from a court martial and he comes home to find his wife Jenn packing her bags.
Desperate to save his marriage and his Army career, Fitz is befriended by Remy, a young Army chaplain haunted by demons of his own. Fitz leans on Remy for support when sobriety proves a mixed blessing, bringing the clarity of mind needed to reconnect with his family while unleashing a flood of vivid, searing flashbacks.
As the haunting memories of the IED attack and his fallen comrade send Fitz into a spiral of anguish, he must choose between numbing the pain and losing both his family and his career, or coming to terms with his role in the death of his friend.
A lawyer by training but a storyteller at heart, Carrie Morgan grew up in Littleton, Colorado but now lives in Florida with her husband, a U.S. Army infantry veteran.
Soldier's Memorial at Schofield Barracks
All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination. - Earl Nightingale
I tend to read lighthearted romance novels as an escape from challenges of military life. Yet THE ROAD BACK FROM BROKEN was a book I needed to read. It is a book that Americans should read to appreciate the cost of our freedom.
THE ROAD BACK FROM BROKEN begins with Jacob's realization that he may have healed his physical wounds. But he needs a plan, a road map, and courage to face his emotional wounds from the IED blast - wounds that are now compounded by alcohol's destructive path.
Jacob is not alone at the crossroads of his recovery. He finds support from Remy, a chaplain who carries his own burden. That's the beauty of this compelling novel - the imperfect characters offer authentic emotions which will resonate with readers. I commend Morgan for featuring the chaplain's role in a military community. Chaplains serve those with - and without - faith. In the end, Morgan reminds us that every life matters, every soul can be redeemed, and every sacrifice is remembered.
I received a print copy from the author for an honest review.
THE ROAD BACK FROM BROKEN begins with Jacob's realization that he may have healed his physical wounds. But he needs a plan, a road map, and courage to face his emotional wounds from the IED blast - wounds that are now compounded by alcohol's destructive path.
Jacob is not alone at the crossroads of his recovery. He finds support from Remy, a chaplain who carries his own burden. That's the beauty of this compelling novel - the imperfect characters offer authentic emotions which will resonate with readers. I commend Morgan for featuring the chaplain's role in a military community. Chaplains serve those with - and without - faith. In the end, Morgan reminds us that every life matters, every soul can be redeemed, and every sacrifice is remembered.
I received a print copy from the author for an honest review.
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1. Let's lighten this blog post up - leave a comment about a road trip that proved to be rewarding and/or humorous.
While living in Hawaii, we visited Maui and took the Road to Hana; check out our pictures at this link.
2. Comments are open through Saturday, February 6, 10 pm in Baltimore.
3. I'll post the winner on Sunday, February 7.
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Aloha Spirit in Charm City
The Road to Hana
