I Am My Brother's Keeper, Journal of a Gunny in Iraq [Hardcover]

Jason Doran (Author), J. K. Doran (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2005

This is one of the first books published that was written by a Camp Lejeune Marine who fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this first hand graphic account, GySgt Jason K. Doran, a Silver Star recipient, shares his experiences of his tour of duty during the Iraqi War. The book covers the journey of 1st Battalion, 2nd Regiment, a part of Task Force Tarawa, from the ship ride over through the Suez Canal, to the bloody battle for the bridges at An Nasiriyah and then home again. This book allows the reader to share in the day-to-day experiences and personal account of a Marine's tour of duty. This is the real thing. Gunny Sergeant Doran was there.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you want to know what the Marines experienced in Iraq, this is a must read." -- Gary Livingston, author, An Nasiriyah, The Fight for the Bridges, December 24, 2004

About the Author

GySgt Jason K. Doran, USMC (Ret.) received the Silver Star, the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Third Award, "V", Combat Action Ribbon, Second Award, Presidential Unit Citation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy Unit Commendation, Second Award, Meritorius Unit Citation, Third Award, Good Conduct Medal, Sixth Award, National Defense Medal, Second Award, Southwest Asia Service Medal, with two stars Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal, Humanitarian Medal, Sea Service Ribbon, Fourth Award, Overseas Ribbon, Second Award, Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) and Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

His expeditions were in Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Joint Task Force-6, Operation Noble Obelisk, Operation Guardian Retrieval and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He now resides in Dallas, Texas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 220 pages
• Publisher: Caisson Press (January 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1928724051
• ISBN-13: 978-1928724056
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #653,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Reality Check, February 14, 2005

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Feelin' Good (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Am My Brother's Keeper, Journal of a Gunny in Iraq (Hardcover)

We've heard so much in the media about the War in Iraq, but reading "I Am My Brother's Keeper, Journal of a Gunny in Iraq" brings to life what it's like to be in the line of action and what every day life is like for the soldiers. This book will touch your heart. You feel the bond of the brothers and the heartache that happens when a brother is gone. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has any question as to why we are in Iraq. There are tears of joy when the troops are given a heroes welcome for freeing the people and tears of sorrow when hearing about the anguish that the soldiers endured in order to accomplish their mission. I shed many tears at the end of the book. These men are our true heroes.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, September 15, 2005

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Jack Dempsey (South Miami Beach, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Am My Brother's Keeper, Journal of a Gunny in Iraq (Hardcover)

Why more out there don't know of this book is beyond me. Far surpasses even "Generation Kill" and, dare I say, "The March Up" simply on the fact that is a Gunny who knows where his heart, his head, and his loyalty is, without question. Inspiring and motivating, this is a book that I've given to my fellow Marines and that I continue to recommend at all times. Lets you know what it was, and is, really like...something even different than those of us who went over in 1991 saw. Get this, and realize that what you are seeing on your CNN and even your FOX, and reading about in your newspapers and magazines, is largely a ruse. I just can't recommend this enough and truly can't put into words the measure of this book (or for that matter, this Gunny). Semper Fi brothers.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY THE TRUTH, UNEDITED, December 30, 2005

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Military Wife (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Am My Brother's Keeper, Journal of a Gunny in Iraq (Hardcover)

I wasn't even into the first chapter before I had tears in my eyes. This Gunny has it all right. He sees the military exactly as it is, and explains it perfectly. He has seen so much in his short 41 years, and it has effected him greatly in his personal life - yet he continued to ask for the tough assignments. ALL MILITARY MEMBERS WILL LAUGH at his picture perfect descriptions of military life. ALL CIVILIANS NEED TO READ this book to truly understand the War in Iraq.
Jason tells the sometimes gory truth, but it is a truth that more people should know. He paints a blow-by-blow, gunshot-by-gunshot picture of the war without losing the reader. It is captivating from the Foreward through to the last page. He is a Marine's Marine. One rough, tough, Texan who is still a caring, loving man and father. Buy the book.