The Unexpected Storm: The Gulf War Legacy

by Steven Manchester

Operation Desert Storm was a war like no other. Soldiers of the Gulf War were given thorough physical examinations, pronounced "fit for combat," trained to fight, and sent into a hostile environment to defeat Saddam Hussein's forces. Upon arrival, most were forced to wait and watch as technology did their job. After months of exposure to biological and chemical warfare, and only 100 hours of ground fighting, most soldiers returned to civilain life without so much as a token physical exam. What they brought with them as a result of experimental vaccines, radioactive depleted uranium, and pent-up rate, is just beginning to surface. The Unexpected Storm is Steven Manchester's personal account of his experiences before, during and after the Gulf War. A compelling tale of friends made and lost, battles anticipated but never fought, and promises broken.

222 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

New England's Storyteller Steven Manchester is the author of the soul-awakening novel, The Menu, as well as the '80s nostalgia-series, Bread Bags & Bullies; Lawn Darts & Lemonade. His other works include #1 bestsellers Twelve Months, The Rockin' Chair, Pressed Pennies and Gooseberry Island; the national bestsellers, Ashes, The Changing Season and Three Shoeboxes; the multi-award winning novels, Dad and Goodnight Brian; and the heartwarming Christmas movie, The Thursday Night Club. His work has appeared on NBC's Today Show and CBS's The Early Show; in Billboard and People Magazines. Three of Steven's short stories were selected "101 Best" for Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He is a multi-produced playwright, as well as the winner of the 2017 Los Angeles Book Festival, 2018 New York Book Festival, 2020 New England Book Festival, and 2021 Paris Book Festival. When not spending time with his beautiful wife, Paula, or their children, this Massachusetts author is promoting his works or writing. Visit: www.StevenManchester.com

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Reviews

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book by a wonderful man. Having deployed with the 772 MP Co with Steve, I can tell you this book is not to be taken as an entirely true story. The author merges incidents and people to tell an interesting story.

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

until last chapter, reads like a novel

[Julie O'brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome story!