Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life's Wars

By james hatch and Christian D'Andrea

Book Overview

From former special ops Navy SEAL senior chief, master naval parachutist, and expert military dog trainer and handler comes this fierce, moving tale of a return from hell.

On James Hatch's fateful final mission in Afghanistan, his SEAL team was tasked with rescuing Bowe Bergdahl--a soldier who deserted his post and fell into the hands of Al-Qaida and the Taliban--but they didn't recover Bergdahl, and Hatch was left with a shattered femur from a gunshot wound. As a result of the horrific wound to his leg, he had no choice but to end his twenty-four-year military career--the only life he'd ever known. In Touching the Dragon, he recounts his ordeal of getting well physically, which included eighteen surgeries, twelve months of recovery, and learning to walk again. But the toughest trials he faced weren't physical. He had to fight through the depths of despair, alcoholism, and the pull to end his own life. But through the love of family, friends, soldiers, and specially trained military dogs, he found a purpose and a way back to life, and was able to discover who he was apart from the chaotic world of special operations missions. His story is an eye-opening, inspiring tale that shines a light on the struggles and triumphs of our soldiers returning home.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1101974583
• ISBN13: 9781101974582
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Vintage
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Do yourself a favor and read this book!

THIS BOOK!! I like to think of myself as an avid reader/lover of books, and this book has become my favorite book. This is a VERY touching journey of James Hatch’s life. Do yourself a favor and read this amazing book I promise you will not regret it. Also be sure to check out his K9 charity, SpikesK9Foundation, proceeds go to working K9s that need gear, medical attention, or anything needed to keep them safe in the field to keep the boys in blue safe!