The Gift of Valor: A War Story

April 14th, 2004, the world changed for many people. Me included. On patrol in Husaybah, the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Kilo Company Marines were patrolling, securing the area after an attack on a Marine convoy. At a vehicle check, an Iraqi insurgent burst from his vehicle with a loaded grenade, attacking Corporal Jason Dunham and his squad. Corporal Dunham was mortally wounded in the attack while saving the lives... Read Full Review

During a firefight in Iraq, along the Syrian border, Marine Corporal Jason Dunham sacrificed his own life, to save the lives of his comrades. This is the story of Corporal Dunham: his life, his service and his heroism. I must admit, that I finished this book some time ago, but it has taken me a long time to actually write this review. Yes, this is a war story, but the author, who has done four tours in Iraq as an embedded... Read Full Review

Every American should read this book. I have followed the poignant saga of Marine Corporal Jason Dunham for over a year now, and I continually ask myself, "where do we find such men?" Cpl Dunham's journey is movingly told in "The Gift of Valor," and it tells a story of real men, real violence, real compassion and real humanity. The selfless and heroic actions of Cpl Dunham and his Marine brothers are described in detail. The... Read Full Review

What a great book and a gift to all Marines. You won't be able to put it down once you start reading. Tells the combat life of Marines the way it is shorn of all the lies and deceit used by politicians of all stripes to justify their wars.

Do not let this book's spare 241 pages deceive you. It is a beautifully written, at times raw, elegant telling of one war story from Iraq; a story that should leave you emotionally drained, yet also comforted when you finally put it down. Throughout the story, a central tenet of the United States Marine Corps, "No Marine left behind", is shown to be true. From his training through deployment, to battle and injury and medical... Read Full Review