{"product_id":"refined-by-fire-james-y-pennington-9781636246192","title":"Refined by Fire: An Army Chaplain in Iraq","description":"\u003cb\u003eA firsthand memoir of a U.S. Army chaplain in Iraq, revealing the emotional, spiritual, and human challenges of wartime service.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I wanted the raw, unfiltered experience of ministry in the field, where the need was urgent and where the impact could be immediate. I wanted to be where soldiers were, in the midst of danger and uncertainty, offering spiritual care when they needed it most.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRefined by Fire\u003c\/i\u003e is the compelling account of a U.S. Army chaplain's year-long deployment in Iraq (2004-2005). With vivid details of the infamous dining facility bombing at Forward Operating Base Marez--the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during Operation Iraqi Freedom--this book offers a rare, first-hand look at the emotional and logistical complexities of military service in a combat zone. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe narrative weaves through a gripping account of mass casualties, Iraq's first free election, and the role of spiritual care during wartime, blending biblical reflections with therapeutic insights. The author, now a counselor, provides an essential window into the resilience, struggles, and faith required in war, shedding light on the emotional and spiritual effects of combat. Given the ongoing challenges faced by Iraq War veterans, including PTSD and suicide, now is the time to share these reflections, providing insight for those who served and those who continue to support them. This memoir will resonate deeply with veterans, military families, and anyone seeking to understand the human toll of war.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCapturing the challenges of the early years of the Iraq War, and the evolving role held by chaplains in modern military operations, \u003ci\u003eRefined by Fire \u003c\/i\u003eoffers valuable insight for veterans, military families, chaplains, and anyone seeking to understand the human impact of war beyond the battlefield.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Y. Pennington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1636246192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636246192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Casemate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"James Y. Pennington","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48114038800639,"sku":"9781636246192","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_59c92c22-c2ee-40c8-b9cf-31a466d7dece.jpg?v=1769618727","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/refined-by-fire-james-y-pennington-9781636246192","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}