Author A.J. offers a stunning look at the war in Iraq from the perspective of a soldier for the U.S. Army. Written in journal form, Iraq, 384 Days for Freedom describes A.J.'s time with the U.S. Army in the 1st Cavalry Division stationed in Iraq.

Beginning with his preparations to leave the United States and following him through his first glimpse of the desert, A.J. boldly shares his insights into a war that has split the nation. Frank and honest, he describes the “view from the trenches” from his first three months of deployment. Often contrary to what the media reports, A.J. provides the unvarnished truth of the harsh reality that a soldier faces each and every day.