[HPFGU-OTChatter] A Soldier and Harry - In Iraq
Michelle A. Tague
taguem at jmsearch.com
Tue Apr 17 13:29:03 UTC 2007
That's awesome... thanks for sharing that Steve!
Michelle , in PA
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Subject: [HPFGU-OTChatter] A Soldier and Harry - In Iraq
I was watching a PBS television special based on a book
by various soldiers from Iraq. After their tours, they
wrote about their experiences. Most of it was very
profound and moving. Intercut with their personal
stories were interviews with the soldier/authors.
During one of these interviews, a Lieutenant Colonel
said when he was first assigned to Iraq, he used to
read history and social/political/cultural commentaries
on the region so he could better understand the conflict.
But the war drew on, and his burden became heavier,
until they became almost too much to bear, he turned
to ...dramatic pause... Harry Potter. Partly because
his children were reading Harry Potter and it gave
them a point of connection and conversation.
As the interview closed, he said that 'the only time I'm
not in Iraq, is when I'm with Harry'.
I found that very profound. I was deeply move that Harry
could help remove this person from the horrors of war
and the terrible stress that he is under, and give him
a few moments of peace.
For what it's worth.
Steve/bboyminn
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