From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava
by Jay Kopelman, Melinda Roth
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Book Reviews of From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava
Book Review: A Must Read For Any Dog Lover
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this book as a Christmas present and was unable to put it down. It is a must read for any dog lover the story had you on the edge of your seat. A great Book. Book Review: Dog lovers must read!
Summary: 5 Stars
I hesitated to buy this book as I thought it may hold too much of a politcal stance on the war for me to read - but as an avid animal lover and animal activist I had to give it a try. I found that while it is based around war activities going on in Baghdad it was really about the love of animals in extreme situations that can bring even the most diverse and disciplined people together. And I even learned more about the war without feeling that it was overbearing in the story.Book Review: One of the lucky ones, he got out.
Summary: 5 Stars
When I purchased this book, I had not read a book in years, I could not put the book down, it was definitely an eye opener. Dogs in this country live in heaven, in comparison. I know Jay and Lava, a great guy, who loves this dog, the one who was the light in a hellish place.Book Review: Very good!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was expecting a stray dog in a war zone story and at first I was really disappointed when I realized that this book was not Lava's story. Marines are supposed to be the toughest of the tough, this is a very heartwarming story about what such a simple thing as a puppy to care for can do to people. It's not just about sharing food and disobeying direct orders, I saw humanity at its greatest in the unlikeliest of places. Book Review: CUTE DOG, GREAT STORY, POORLY WRITTEN
Summary: 2 Stars
Sure it's an adorable dog, and it's a terrific story...but it is very poorly written.
Many reviews seem to compare it to John Grogan's "Marley and Me," yet it can be compared in topic only. I had a hard time putting "Marley and Me" down, and had to force myself to keep pushing on in "From Baghdad, With Love." FBWL is often short, choppy, and disconnected. Many sections of the book seem as if it was written by a different author.
I was also disturbed by the language that the author felt necessary. Considering the number of children that will be reading this book, I was surprised to see so many F-bombs.
Don't interpret this review as anti-war or anti-military, as I am a proud Army veteran...I was just underwelmed by the quality of the writing.