From Man To Marine: Letters From Bootcamp

By J R JONES

What happens to young love when duty calls?

From Man To Marine: Letters from Boot Camp is a true story told through the real letters of a young man undergoing U.S. Marine Corps recruit training - and the woman he left behind. Nearly twenty years after their relationship ended, the author rediscovers a collection of handwritten letters written from inside Marine Corps boot camp. What unfolds is a rare, first-person account of the transformation form civilian to Marine, captured in real time through words never meant for an audience.

Through his letters, readers witness:
-The physical and mental demands of Marine Corps boot camp
-The isolation, discipline, and brotherhood recruits endure
-The gradual shift from love letters to letters of purpose and pride

Paired with the author's poems and reflections, the book offers a unique female perspective on loving someone who chose service - and the quiet strength required to wait, release, and grow.

This book is not about combat. It is about commitment, sacrifice, and becoming.
This book will resonate with:
-Marines, veterans, and military families
-Readers who appreciate personal military accounts and real letters
-Anyone who has loved someone who had to leave to become something more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BTRRLCQK
• ISBN13: 9798372867130
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"