{"product_id":"chaos-of-war-balance-of-life-a-soldiers-journal-from-afghanistan-9781627871143","title":"Chaos of War, Balance of Life: A Soldier's Journal from Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAfghanistan War Journal: A Sergeant's Unfiltered Account\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nChaos of War, Balance of Life is one sergeant's story throughout his deployment in Afghanistan. Vivid emotions that Will Higginbotham could not share with his men, instead, were shared in both prose and artistic sketches to his mother. Often penned in the stark aftermath or impending prelude to battle, this journal is a haunting and powerful tale of the struggle during wartime to do one's duty, yet to remain human.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWritten in the Aftermath of Battle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis combat narrative captures the raw reality of Operation Enduring Freedom through the eyes of a sergeant on the ground. Higginbotham's journal entries, created during his Afghanistan deployment, offer an unfiltered perspective on wartime experiences that few military memoirs achieve. The combination of written prose and artistic sketches provides a multi-dimensional view of life during combat operations.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Veterans, Soldiers, and Military Families\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nHigginbotham's hope was that this journal be used for good -- for veterans who need to know that they are not alone in their feelings and thoughts, for new soldiers who have not yet experienced war, and for families and friends of veterans who want to know what their soldier may have experienced. This Afghanistan memoir serves as both a historical document and a resource for understanding the psychological impact of combat.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Resource for Understanding PTSD and Wartime Trauma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe journal addresses the internal struggles that soldiers face during deployment, making it a valuable resource for those dealing with post-combat experiences. The honest portrayal of emotions and thoughts during wartime provides insight into the challenges that many veterans face, including issues related to PTSD and readjustment to civilian life.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDedicated to All Who Serve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nDedicated to all veterans (past, present, and future), with special recognition to those who have given all and for those who have suffered battle wounds and scarring that may or may not be visible to the naked eye. This soldier journal stands as a testament to the service and sacrifice of those who have deployed to Afghanistan and other combat zones.\n\nThe paperback format makes this military memoir accessible for personal reading, military family support groups, veteran organizations, and educational purposes. Will Higginbotham's account from the Afghan War (2001-2021) provides future generations with a firsthand perspective on Operation Enduring Freedom and the realities of 21st-century warfare.","brand":"Wheatmark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681428541714,"sku":"9781627871143","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_91b307a8-09d9-40a5-9d33-cbfadff2e806.jpg?v=1733953291","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/chaos-of-war-balance-of-life-a-soldiers-journal-from-afghanistan-9781627871143","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}