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Surviving with Grief: The Story of How a Marine and His Dog Survived The Everyday Battles of War Paperback – October 17, 2023

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Based on the inspirational True Story of a Marine Corps K9 Team that experienced everything together, for the first time.

Take the journey on a combat deployment through Afghanistan and see how “Grief” became much more than just a dog name. Bullets & Explosives are just background noise in a Tail of heartbreak and joy. This team has been through it all, but little did they know that one October night would start the longest mission of their lives.


The author's goal is to give the American people an insight into what young men and women experienced during a combat deployment in Afghanistan. The stories told in this book allow the reader to better understand the hardships of War and surviving with the loss of a friend or battle buddy.

“Al takes the reader on his personal journey as a K-9 handler serving in Afghanistan, providing a detailed insight into life day-to-day, during an action-packed deployment. The brotherhood in the military and unconditional bond between dog and handler are on full display in this book, as is Al's tenacity, faith and spirit as he adjusts to life as a Purple Heart recipient.”
- Chris Willingham (Ret. MSgt. USMC K9) President of United States War Dogs Association

“The bonds that heal. Surviving with Grief, is more than a story about the unconditional love between a military handler and his K-9, it is a pragmatic naration of the relationships throughout our military between battle buddies - on their left and their right, and the importance of the connections to family. Real and honest, a journey of the human spirit and love that surges from these bonds, despite the hardships and tragedy of war. ”
- David Sutherland (Ret. Army Col.) Chairman of Dixon Center
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  1. Print length
    222 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    October 17, 2023
  4. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.56 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8499395721
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Grief’s story changes when he became apart of the largest deployment of dog teams in our nations history since Vietnam that summer of 2010. “Surviving with Grief” chronicles the events of day to day operations, all the way to the very end.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CLDZWLWR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (October 17, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8499395721
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 - 18 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.56 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Alfred John Brenner IV

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After graduating from St. Rose High School in the summer of 2007, Alfred completed Marine Corps Boot Camp at Paris Island. Throughout the next year, he attended Military Police School and was selected to become a K9 Handler, sending him to Military Working Dog School in Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas. Brenner spent the next few years at Camp Pendleton California training for a 2010 deployment with his new partner Grief.

During the historic deployment in 2010, Sgt. Brenner was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and was sent home for numerous surgeries and months of recovery. Despite being injured, and suffering a traumatic event, it never amounted to the pain of losing his K9 partner Grief, who was killed by the explosion. It was throughout the next few years of recovery where he realized what the future would bring.

Before leaving the military, Brenner returned to the kennels one last time to assist and aid in the training for the next deployment rotation. Once the torched had been passed, Alfred opted to medically retire from the Marines and hang up his leash. Today, his new mission consists of sharing the stories of his time as a handler and more importantly, how to push forward and “Survive with Grief”.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
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I appreciate Albert’s writing style. Really brings the reader into the events. As the reader I felt like he was talking to me. Gave me a glimpse of what our YOUNG service people experience. Appreciate their sacrifice and Albert and Grief’s story.
Julie
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Maureen
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Journey
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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The powerful message of faith and hope to move forward in the most desperate of times is revealed in Surviving with Grief. Beautifully written. Heartfelt compassion for anyone Sgt. Brenner would meet.
A miracle story filled with precise documentation of several months serving in the war in Afghanistan.
Grief was more than a service dog, he would be the hero who protected his handler, Sgt. Brenner, becoming his shield and saved his life. God bless all the men and woman who choose to protect and defend our country.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story from a Marine
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
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Wow - what an amazing prospective and the ability to be right there with Alfred during his service. We don’t realize what our service members do for us but this book helps us see it through their eyes. Type of book they should make a movie about. Well worth reading.
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Tim
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent from start to finish
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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Overall a great read and totally worth the money!
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LRG
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, Inspirational Story
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
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What a genuine wartime account of Alfred and his K9 partner, Grief. I was drawn in immediately to the relationship that grew between them. Al's depictions of his and Grief's deployment in Afghanistan was so compelling that I just couldn't put the book down! Al's positive outlook and sense of humor are evident throughout the book. Looking forward to seeing this depicted on the Big Screen!
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Max Leidenheimer
5.0 out of 5 stars More than a war story!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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I loved reading this true story. Although I experienced some of these uphill battles with the author, reading it in his perspective gives me a better outlook on the military. I take pride in those who serve in our military and sometimes they are forgotten or looked down on. This book is a must read but make sure to have tissues in hand.
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G Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars Surviving with Grief
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
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Wow! Alfred you did it. What a great and wonderful job you did writing this book. Knowing you and Megan personally makes me feel even closer to you guys. I was in tears reading this book, your experiences and all that you went through losing Grief along with your recovery is amazing. You are an awesome person and I wish you all the best with this book and all life brings for you and Megan. I highly recommend this book as one of the best I've read. Love you guys.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars You will feel all of the emotions
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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I happen to know Alfred and his family from our childhood, but that is not why I am giving this 5 stars. It was truly an eye opening read. The raw emotion that can be felt is just unreal. I could not put the book down, which almost makes me feel guilty because of everything Alfred went through. I'm grateful that he shared his story, and I'm grateful for his (and Grief's) service to our country.
-Cassie
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