Hardcover
Author: Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman
Genre: Non-fiction
Year published: 2006
 
While stationed in Baghdad, Kopelman and his fellow Marines come across an abandoned puppy, whom Kopelman names Lava. The bond he forms with Lava amid the horrors of war provides emotional solace and a sense of hope. The book details the obstacles he faces in his efforts to bring Lava home to the United States, while also reflecting on the emotional toll of war, sacrifice, and the power of compassion.