From Baghdad to America : life lessons from a dog named Lava by Jay Kopelman

"'From Baghdad to America' is an intense view of life from a man who's lived many; blending conflict with hope, and the realization in the blink of an eye that everything can change. The book is an incredibly heartwarming story of the importance of family, friends, and an amazing dog named Lava. Jay blends with both humor and sadness the painful tragedy of war through his recovery thanks to an unlikely canine friend...." - Michael Ash