The Grunts of Wrath

A Memoir

De: Ronny Bruce

Narrado por: Jamie Renell

Combat diaries from elite operators and commanding officers dominate the space. But what happens when regulars face the fire?

Ronny Bruce is a renaissance man: philosopher, drifter, Gen X rock 'n' roller, and gentleman. At thirty-two, divorced and burnt-out with the burbs, Ronny bails on his teaching career and seeks army infantry. It's no joke when boot camp is mandatory since his marine corps' service ended ten years beforehand. Assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Ronny's platoon hunts an Afghan foe who's never surrendered. Half collapse from wounds.

Ronny's decade-long postwar journey examines victory and failure. Six men expire before thirty-five as a result of four suicides, one unexplained death, and murder. Labels for the living include felon, vagrant, drunk, addict, depressed, and suicidal. Ronny checks some boxes. Graduate, businessman, engineer, teacher, accountant, and rich describes other paths. Ronny checks some of those too.

War through the eyes of this offbeat ATLien provides explosive payoffs that get smothered in this book—answering an age-old question: what drives warriors over the edge?

©2022 Ronny Bruce (P)2023 Tantor

Heartfelt and Real

This was a great audiobook. My husband and I listened on the way home from vacation.
It makes me sick knowing our fellow soldiers are treated this way. Thank you for your service Ronny B!

The title says it all.

The stories we don't hear are often the most impactful. The daily lives of those taking orders in war are often overlooked. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Listen and glean a perspective of those serving in Afghanistan not from the Brass. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Captivating

This book was “real”. Kept me listening. Did not want to put it down. Well written. Highly recommend !

Great Story

Real life highs and lows. Honest and compelling rendition of the struggles of service and honor.