Brass & Unity: One Woman's Journey Through the Hell of Afghanistan and Back

by Kelsi Sheren Narrated by Kelsi Sheren

Overview

This is the story of a woman who witnessed the worst in the War in Afghanistan, was confronted by demons of post-traumatic stress, and fought for her life to become stronger than ever.



Fresh out of high school, Kelsi Sheren, a diminutive nineteen-year-old woman, sought to join the military to help liberate those oppressed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. While she was often the smallest person in basic training, she proved she had the biggest heart and often the most energy. She made it to Afghanistan and joined a British military unit for house-to-house insurgent patrol. What she saw there was unimaginable death and destruction-including the killing of a brother-in-arms. Devastated, Kelsi was sent home to get her head straight, but even therapy and medication couldn't clear her mind-or let her sleep. When two others who served with her later took their own lives, she feared that was the only way out. Clinging to life and the love of her husband and child, she knew she wasn't ready to give in. Finding respite in a jewelry business that utilized spent shell casings, and with the help of innovative grief therapy, Kelsi not only survived but continues to thrive-and works tirelessly to spread the word and help others.

Editorial Reviews

Enayat Nasir

Kelsi, an angel, came for our help; she tirelessly worked to ensure my family was safely evacuated from Afghanistan. At one time, while I was so stressed, she messaged me, ‘I'm never leaving u behind’ finally, she completed her promise. It is so merciful to have my wife and son living with me in a secure environment with equal rights and freedom.

Matthew “Griff” Griffin

[Kelsi is] “100lbs of spitfire with the energetic knob turned to 11, then snapped off... I hope this book serves as an example of what you can if you take the pain shoveled upon by life, then form it into beauty.

Steven Nobel

Her bravery under fire, physically in Afghan and mentally within herself is inspirational, this book proves that. Grab a tissue, sit up straight, hold on and prepare for a gut-wrenching truth from the battlefields of Afghanistan and from deep with Kelsi’s soul!

Jesse Gould

Kelsi Sheren is a veteran voice worth listening to... For veterans, I hope this book shows that there are paths towards healing and enriching lives post-military. For everyone else, I hope this story helps bring understanding but also the universality of perseverance through trauma.

Marcus Capone

If this book was a selection candidate, it would pass.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159882677
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	08/22/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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