Prayers over Baghdad

Prayers Over Baghdad is a deeply personal memoir that captures the spiritual, emotional, and physical experiences of a soldier serving in Baghdad during the Iraq War. Through vivid storytelling, the author reflects on the city’s haunting beauty, its resilience, and the humanity found in unexpected moments amidst conflict.

The memoir takes readers beyond headlines and into the daily life of soldiers and civilians alike—where prayers rise above gunfire, football games offer escape, barbershops provide dignity, and even a damaged phone booth becomes a lifeline to home. With honesty and humility, the author recounts his struggles, growth, and the moments that tested and deepened his faith.

Above all, this memoir is a tribute—to the people of Baghdad, to the fallen, to the enduring spirit of community, and to the belief that even in war, shared humanity can shine through. It is a soldier’s prayer for peace, written in the language of memory, faith, and hard-earned understanding.