Shattered Glass - The Story of a Marine Embassy Guard - Softcover

Greg Matos

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9781936401802: Shattered Glass - The Story of a Marine Embassy Guard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936401800 ISBN 13: 9781936401802

Publisher: Two Harbors Press, 2011

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What does life hold when you're a Marine Embassy Guard in the Middle East? In Shattered Glass, Sergeant Greg Matos answers that question.

Through his experiences as a Marine in the early 2000s, Matos offers a compelling look at the roles Marines play in today's war on terror.

Although he enters the military with visions of glory and honor, Matos realizes the Marine Corps isn't always what he expected. Not everyone embraces the integrity Marines are known for, and at times, ''the mission'' takes a backseat. Yet it is his mission as an Embassy Guard where Matos encounters his greatest conflict.

On December 6, 2004, the U.S. Consulate Matos is protecting is attacked. It is up to Matos to orchestrate the defense of his fellow Americans. The events leave a mark on him, and in the aftermath he must find a way to move forward.

Matos's story illustrates the complexities of life in the military. The emotional struggles that Matos reveals are common to many, and his final reconciliation is empowering.

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About the Author:

Greg Matos is a Clinical Psychologist working with Active Duty Marines and Sailors in North Carolina. Greg is a vocal advocate for military and veterans' mental health. He and his wife live in Wilmington, NC. This is his first book.

Review:

"Shattered Glass is well written and insightful. The budding psychologist is evident in the author's account of feelings as well as events. Matos is strikingly self-aware and that quality alone lifts this tale of military action above the rest." -- Lewis Elbinger, U.S. Foreign Service Officer

“Finished the book in one day...riveting and will keep you turning the page wanting more.” –James Curry, former Marine Embassy Guard

"Unlike most military memoirs, “Shattered Glass” offers both first-person combat reportage and penetrating insights into how military service impacts the psyche.... Earnest and vulnerable, “Shattered Glass” is recommended for clinicians working with veterans as well as for veterans themselves and their families." - Dr. Paul Efthim - The New England Psychologist

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