“I hurt for my Marines, goodhearted American guys who'd bear these burdens for the rest of their lives. And I mourned for myself. Not in self-pity, but for the kid who'd come to Iraq. He was gone. I did all this in the dark, away from the platoon, because combat command is the loneliest job in the world.”
Quote by Nathaniel Fick
Work
One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer
This book offers an intimate look into the life of a Marine Corps officer candidate, detailing the intense training and combat experiences faced during the Iraq War. The author provides a candid perspective on the challenges and transformations undergone during this period. more
Author
Nathaniel Fick
Nathaniel Fick is an American author born in 1977. His works often focus on military and war themes, with his most famous book being 'The Last Thin Place', which tells the story of his experiences as a U.S. Marine Corps officer in Afghanistan. more
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