Chasing Alexander

This was a bit different from what I was originally expecting, but a great read overall. Can be difficult in some areas for combat veterans, but worth the time to read.

While I never deployed, I appreciated the journey - and the insights from this Marine. It was poinient, and brings some awareness to some of the day-to-day that many are not aware of. His obsession with Alexander the Great was just a fabulous bonus to this book.

I look forward to seeing more from this author.

I haven't read a combat memoir before so when I saw this one on NetGalley I decided to give it a try.

This is a unique one for me since it's told from a soldier's direct perspective and personal experiences. With Chasing Alexander you dive into the life of Christopher Martin's military career from his dreams of being a warrior to bootcamp to Iraq and Afghanistan.

While this is a Non-Fiction, it doesn't read like one. It flows well and keeps the reader invested...at least it did for me...and was easy to read.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.