Amazon Karen D. Nichols Amazon Category:  Inspirational Publisher: Createspace ISBN-10:  1481240293 Type: Fiction Pages: 252 Copyright: March, 2013 ISBN-13: 9781481240291 Price: $13.99 (eBook) A Novel of inspiration: A Marine reclaims purpose and trust through love and redemption.  After two tours of duty in Afghanistan, a Marine returns to civilian life in Florence, Oregon. Looking for reason in his losses and guilt, he turns to alchohol. This is the story of his redemption throuh His inpiration, the love of his childhood friend and a rescue dog, plus a gift from betond. The next step is to pay it forward with inspiration to those in need. Excerpt Tragedy doesn't happen when one expects it might, and the shock of it can land like a boot to the gut, especially when it's a life changing event.

The Unexpected Gift
Very touching and inspirational . Characters are well developed . The protagonists' self destructive behavior
affects all . His inner strength redeems himself and rekindles key relationships . Knew veterans ( 2 VN Tours ) similarly affected .
Recommend this book to anyone but especially war veterans .