From Baghdad,with Love
“One handful of heart warming tales to emerge from the war in Iraq”, was quoted by the USA today which was published on the cover of the book,”From Baghdad, with Love”. This book is a nonfictional story about a Lieutenant who saved an innocent dogs life from Baghdad, so called “the most dangerous city on earth. ”One of the reasons I like this book is because it has a little bit of a dramatic side and then it has a soft side to it.
The book starts off with a Lieutenant Kopeland that was serving in the Army over in Baghdad, Iraq. During this time he rescued this dog, Lava. He took Lava in to live with him, but there was a problem with the army headquarters, they had rules about not allowing soldiers to have pets during their time in service. So Lieutenant Kopeland had to give up the puppy or give up his job. More towards the end of the book the goal was trying to get Lava over in the states before the headquarters found out or before it was to late.
In the morning, Lieutenant Kopeland would wake up and find chewed up soaks and toothpaste everywhere. One of the mornings he said,’I woke up and I find Lava setting near my sleeping bag starring at me with his left ear flopped forward and the remains of a toothpaste tube stuffed in his mouth.”Morning” I say. He replies with a minty belch and then barfs up standard issue cologated all over my sleeping bag.’ I love this scene in this book. Its so cute and one of my favorite parts of the book..
The setting of the story took place in Baghdad. Most of the characters were soldiers or news reporters who were helping the Lieutenant trying to get Lava into the states safe. The authors style of writing was a little different, just by the way he dragged the story out.
I recommend this book to all the people who love dogs. Its a wonderful example how an owner should care about their pet. This story had affected many people just from a little, innocent dog showing love. Seeing how one dog affected the world and how a person can affect the world by showing love to others.
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