Heart of War: Soldiers' Voices from the Front Lines in Iraq

by Damon DiMarco

Provides the recollections and experiences by members of elite fighting units in the United States Armed Forces serving in Iraq.

Genres: Military Fiction

285 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

About the author

Damon DiMarco was born in Princeton, New Jersey and currently lives in New York City. He holds a Masters degree in Fine Arts from Rutgers University.

Damon has been a guest on national television and radio, including FOX, CNN, The National Geographic Channel, and the Premiere Radio Network. He has been a guest speaker at colleges, universities, and community groups across the country.

A professional actor as well as a writer, Damon has appeared in primetime and daytime television programs on CBS, ABC, and NBC; commercials; independent films; regional theatres; and trade shows. He has written for the stage, television, and screen, and taught acting on the faculties of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey and the New York Film Academy in Manhattan.

In 2012, Damon initiated the Writing for Public Intellectuals workshop for PhD students in the History and Culture program at Drew University's Caspersen Graduate School.

For more information, visit www.damondimarco.com.

Reviews

[Nick Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a series of vignettes from troops that served in Iraq. It is great to hear first hand accounts of what was really happening in Iraq and once again, it is NOTHING like we were told on TV. As just one example, here is a quote from an Army Captain, who is a West Point graduate, has a masters degree in peace studies, and admits he is far from being a fan of war. Nonetheless, he notes:
"I'd really like to know what's going on in the corporate headquarters of CNN, NBC, and so forth because, when I watch evening news, the things I hear reported don't correspond with the Iraq I saw when I was there or the Iraq I know from what people returning home tell me."

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was curious to hear soldier's stories from Iraq so I read this book which had many different accounts of the war. It was really interesting.

[Arlen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well reported, well organized and well chosen personal accounts from eyewitness participants

[Zac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great book. The author graduated from my high school so thats how i found out about this book. Highly recomended