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    Memoirs of an Outlaw: Life in the Sandbox
    Memoirs of an Outlaw: Life in the S...
    BobTanner
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    In Fallujah, during a particularly difficult time in the Iraq War, a group of Marines are deployed on a tour that will bring them closer together, while threatening to tear them apart. The Delta Company Outlaws are a group of USMC infantrymen deployed in 2004 to one of the most hostile war zones in the world. Through the memoirs of one Marine, this touching story encapsulates the drama surrounding everyday life during the Iraq War. With a bond formed through blood, sweat, and tears, a group of unfamiliar Marines will come together stronger than family.
        
        Memoirs of an Outlaw: Life in the Sandbox is a dramatic new take on the Iraq War that focuses more on the personal aspects of war rather than exclusively on combat. With a touching approach to the camaraderie, daily life, and unfortunate losses, this enlightening memoir by Robert M. Tanner delves into the brotherhood that’s formed throughout a deployment while documenting the combat experiences and daily life of a Marine. Using personal experiences, this engaging story hooks readers with drama, action, and honesty while painting an illuminating picture of both the funny and tragic sides of war. 
        
        Inspired by a bond that’s stronger than blood, Memoirs of an Outlaw began as a therapeutic way to document wartime experiences and eventually led to a full-fledged memoir. Deciding to focus on the daily life and camaraderie of war, the story captures the tension, drama, and bonding that comes with combat and living in a hostile environment far away from home. By focusing on the humanistic side of the armed forces, Memoirs of an Outlaw perfectly captures a unique moment in time during an extraordinarily challenging part of the war.
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    Table of contentsLast updated Oct 16, 2013
    • Copyright
    • Dedication
    • Outlaw Cadence
    • Chapter 1: The Book
    • Chapter 2: Burning Towers
    • Chapter 3: Formation
    • Chapter 4: Call Sign
    • Chapter 5: The Flight
    • Chapter 6: Kuwait
    • Chapter 7: Staging Point
    • Chapter 8: Road March
    • Chapter 9: Camp Baharia
    • Chapter 10: Changeover
    • Chapter 11: Sandbags
    • Chapter 12: IED Initiation
    • Chapter 13: Fallujah
    • Chapter 14: Ambush Alley
    • Chapter 15: Star Light
    • Chapter 16: Tattoo
    • Chapter 17: Bad Karma
    • Chapter 18: Humpty Dumpty
    • Chapter 19: Vehicle Bomb
    • Chapter 20: Outlaw Memorial
    • Chapter 21: Scout
    • Chapter 22: Daily Routine
    • Chapter 23: Close Call
    • Chapter 24: Incoming
    • Chapter 25: Gator
    • Chapter 26: Explosion
    • Chapter 27: Cops and Robbers
    • Chapter 28: Communication
    • Chapter 29: The Bond
    • Chapter 30: Boredom
    • Chapter 31: Boiling Point
    • Chapter 32: Heaven's Driver
    • Chapter 33: Grandpa
    • Chapter 34: Complacency
    • Chapter 35: Road Trip
    • Chapter 36: Black Cloud
    • Chapter 37: IED Depot
    • Chapter 38: House Raid
    • Chapter 39: Leadership
    • Chapter 40: The Mechanic
    • Chapter 41: Alpha Company
    • Chapter 42: Headed Back
    • Chapter 43: Aftermath
    • Acknowledgments

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    • Copyright
    • Dedication
    • Outlaw Cadence
    • Chapter 1: The Book
    • Chapter 2: Burning Towers
    • Chapter 3: Formation
    • Chapter 4: Call Sign
    • Chapter 5: The Flight
    • Chapter 6: Kuwait
    • Chapter 7: Staging Point
    • Chapter 8: Road March
    • Chapter 9: Camp Baharia
    • Chapter 10: Changeover
    • Chapter 11: Sandbags
    • Chapter 12: IED Initiation
    • Chapter 13: Fallujah
    • Chapter 14: Ambush Alley
    • Chapter 15: Star Light
    • Chapter 16: Tattoo
    • Chapter 17: Bad Karma
    • Chapter 18: Humpty Dumpty
    • Chapter 19: Vehicle Bomb
    • Chapter 20: Outlaw Memorial
    • Chapter 21: Scout
    • Chapter 22: Daily Routine
    • Chapter 23: Close Call
    • Chapter 24: Incoming
    • Chapter 25: Gator
    • Chapter 26: Explosion
    • Chapter 27: Cops and Robbers
    • Chapter 28: Communication
    • Chapter 29: The Bond
    • Chapter 30: Boredom
    • Chapter 31: Boiling Point
    • Chapter 32: Heaven's Driver
    • Chapter 33: Grandpa
    • Chapter 34: Complacency
    • Chapter 35: Road Trip
    • Chapter 36: Black Cloud
    • Chapter 37: IED Depot
    • Chapter 38: House Raid
    • Chapter 39: Leadership
    • Chapter 40: The Mechanic
    • Chapter 41: Alpha Company
    • Chapter 42: Headed Back
    • Chapter 43: Aftermath
    • Acknowledgments
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