"...a candid, vivid diary of war, refreshing for its realism and its lack of pretense."
— Bing West , Author of No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah"I felt pride. I felt frustration. I felt empathy, sadness and at times envy. Most importantly, from cover to cover, I felt."
—Dave Bothun, former Marine.The Three Jarheads, Comedians to the Corps.
Founder and Member.
"...a true gem for those who want a firsthand account of what it’s like to be a young Marine on the front lines of the War on Terror."
—Johnny WaltzExecutive Vice President
Iraq War Veterans Organization
Experience the Iraq war through the journal and letters of a Marine who fought there. Initially written as a private journal without any thought of publication, Boredom by Day, Death by Night: An Iraq War Journal describes Sgt. Seth Conner's most personal, intimate, and revealing thoughts on his experiences with the war. The book reads like action, feels like drama, informs like news, and discloses like confession.
Join Conner as he struggles to
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handle the anticipation of first combat
accept the loss of friends to horrific deaths
cope with the aftermath of witnessing grotesque tragedies
withstand the constant fear of mortar shells
survive combat while completing his mission
reconcile his faith with the realities of war
deal with criticism from the home front
readjust to life at home
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Author Bio
After serving a tour in Japan and a combat tour in Iraq, the United States Marine Corps relieved Sgt. Seth Conner from military service in 2005 with an honorable discharge. He currently attends Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California, and works part time at the Orange County Rescue Mission. He also attends Nouveau Riche University in Scottsdale, Arizona, and works part time as a real estate investor. As a member of Saddleback Church, Conner takes semi-annual missions trips to other parts of the world to share God’s love with the less fortunate. Born and raised in Parker, Colorado, Conner currently lives in Lake Forest, California.
Learn more about the book at Tripping Light Press .
Conversations with Conner:
Meet the Marine Behind the Book
Episode #8: Funny StoriesPast Episodes:
Episode #7: Iraqi Civilians
Episode #6: Words of Wisdom
Episode #5: Simple Pleasures
Episode #4: The Best of Times
Episode #3: Beginnings
Episode #2: The Hostile Home Front
Episode #1: Editing and an Excerpt