A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honour FTI

Name: A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honour FTI
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780733648434
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By Dana Canedy

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A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honour FTI is a heartfelt memoir by Dana Canedy, telling the story of her late partner, First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, who wrote a journal filled with life lessons for their young son while serving in Iraq. The book beautifully weaves together themes of love, duty, and legacy, offering a moving tribute to King and an inspirational guide for their son. Canedy's narrative captures the essence of their family’s love, honour, and the lasting impact of personal courage.
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This poignant memoir may appeal to you if you are drawn to heart-wrenching stories of love, sacrifice, and the legacy of a soldier. It offers a deeply personal account, blending themes of devotion and duty with a touching letter to a son, capturing both the joys and the trials of family life amidst the shadow of war.

A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honour FTI

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SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

'A hauntingly beautiful account of a family fractured by war ... filled with vivid and heartbreaking details.' New York Times Book Review

'Full of wonderful treasures offered by a unique and spirited father ... written with serene grace: part memoir, part love story, all heart.' James McBride, author of The Color of Water

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

In 2005, First Sergeant Charles Monroe King began to write a journal for the child he and his partner Dana were expecting in case he didn't make it home from the war. He was killed in October 2006 on an isolated road near Baghdad. Their son, Jordan, was just seven months old. In his journal, Charles offers Jordan life lessons on everything from how to withstand disappointment to how to behave on a date.

Inspired by Charles' example, Dana was determined to preserve his memory for their son. A Journal for Jordan is a mother's fiercely honest letter to her child about the parent he lost before he could even speak. It's also a father's advice and prayers for the son he will never know.

This is also the story of Dana and Charles - two seemingly mismatched souls who loved each other deeply and lost each other too soon. A Journal for Jordan is a tender introduction, a loving goodbye, a reporter's inquiry into her soldier's life, and a heartrending reminder of the human cost of war.

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A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honour FTI by Dana Canedy is a heartfelt memoir praised for its poignant and deeply personal narrative. Critics highlight its touching portrayal of a soldier's enduring legacy through letters left for his son, which explore themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. The book is noted for its emotional weight and the way it delves into the complexities of military life and family bonds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733648434

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Illustration: on cover flaps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 304

Collections

Biography & Memoir Dana Canedy History & Military Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

DANA CANEDY is the senior vice president and publisher of Simon & Schuster. Previously, she was the administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes and a senior editor at The New York Times, where she was a journalist for more than twenty years. In 2001, she was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting for "How Race Is Lived in America". Raised near Fort Knox, Kentucky, she lives in New York City with her son, Jordan.