Boredom by Day, Death by Night: An Iraq War Journal (Paperback)

~ Seth A. Conner (Author), Wesley English (Editor), Bing West (Foreword)
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Product Description

Experience the Iraq War through the journal and letters of a Marine who fought in Fallujah from March to October 2004. Initially written as a private journal without any thought of publication, Boredom by Day, Death by Night details Sgt. Seth Conner's most personal, intimate, and revealing thoughts on his experiences with the war. Join Sgt. Conner as he struggles to handle the anticipation of first combat; accept the loss of friends to horrific deaths; cope with the aftermath of witnessing grotesque tragedies; withstand the constant fear of mortar shells; survive combat while still completing his mission; reconcile his faith with the realities of war; deal with criticism from the home front; and readjust to life at home.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Tripping Light Press (August 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979538904
• ISBN-13: 978-0979538902
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #953,934 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time machine...., August 20, 2007

By	jonmck "jonmck" (Centennial, CO) - See all my reviews

The book Boredom by Day, Death by Night became a time machine for me. It took me back to all the news reports that I watched on TV and read online. I was able to very vividly imagine that I had a view of what is going on in Iraq that was unfiltered by the media. At the same time, weaving in and out of this was an addiction to discover how this "kid" Seth was going to become man of integrity and honor.

A must read for anyone who wants to understand what experiences of war are really like.

A must read for any teenagers who are struggling with discovering who they really are.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!, August 21, 2007

By	teresa wisher "love books" (Kokomo, IN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A must read for anyone who has a child in the military. I read the book in one sitting, couldn't put it down. Seth's experiences and thoughts, while reading them, my mind filled with pictures of my own son who is in the Army.
I found the book to be a vivid whirlwind of an adventure, a spiritual awakening, and I prayed and thanked God that Seth made it home alive.
Keep up the Great Work Son!
Teresa Wisher
Kokomo, IN
Proud Mother of a United States Soldier

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Deal, October 3, 2007

By	L. J. Butler (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Boredom by day, Death by night is a hard hitting and impactful story of a United States Marine fighting in Iraq. Sgt.(there are no former Marines) Seth Connor's story is presented in the form of the journal he kept while in Iraq. It tells the story of a young man, his many adventures in and out of uniform, his friends, his relationship with his family, his wartime experiences and his deep feelings for his fellow Marines, the mission they fulfilled together, the brother Marines he lost in Iraq and his relationship with God.

The writing is easy to follow, does not get lost in deep philosophical or strategic questions and hits home no matter who the reader may be. It is a Marine's story told as only a Marine could tell it. Written in an easy to follow manner it is eye opening in its candor and hits the mark in describing what war was really like for this Marine, and how he grew from the experience in so many different ways. Well worth the read.