2 MARINES AND A DOG
2 Marines and a Dog by Charles Quinn, a Vietnam War veteran, is a deeply moving memoir about courage, loss and the long road to healing. After serving in the Marines and witnessing the brutality of war, Quinn returns home carrying invisible wounds. Through the unwavering loyalty of a dog and the memory of his fallen Marine brother, he finds strength, redemption and purpose. This memoir blends military history, emotional recovery and the healing bond between humans and animals—making it a compelling read for fans of veteran stories and true accounts of resilience.
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"This is not just a war memoir. It's a quiet reckoning of a man's soul, where a dog named Boston becomes the emotional compass through chaos."
— Veterans Memoir Review
"Quinn's voice is both battle-hardened and poetic. His account of losing his friend Pete in Vietnam is among the most gut-wrenching scenes I've read this year."
— Combat & Culture Magazine
"As someone who grew up with a working dog, I wasn't prepared for how powerfully Boston would affect me. Quinn captures canine loyalty with heartbreaking realism."
— Dogs & Meaning Quarterly
"This book should be required reading for anyone struggling with the weight of survival. Quinn doesn't offer easy answers, but he gives us something better—truth."
— Healing Through Memoir
"From Havenwood to Hanoi, and back again with scars both seen and unseen, Charles Quinn takes us on a journey both devastating and hopeful."
— American Life Press
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