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    Surreal in Baghdad
    Surreal in Baghdad
    Surreal in Baghdad
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    Surreal in Baghdad

    By David Jensen

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    Steve's assignment to Iraq, instead of the Flight Academy, is boredom-ville. That is until his Radar Technician turns him on to a totally strange hobby to replace the day to day humdrum of being stuck in the dust bowl capital of Iraq. A new hobby that will forever change his life. And has consequences for those around him.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid Jensen
    Release dateFeb 20, 2016
    ISBN9781311188250
    Surreal in Baghdad
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    David Jensen

    Residing in Germany since 1984 and linguistically integrated into the new society, fluent conversation dwindled as friends returned to the U.S.A. Since a few years, I’ve discovered new medication for my affliction, (see my Autobiography: “Gallant I stand with My Shaking Hands"), so now I’m able to type again. I found enjoyment in writing stories, ergo; I started my new hobby, with eclectic themes spanning the entire spectrum. Sometimes I will know the word in German, forgotten the English word, and need Bing Translator, but with each new story my vocabulary is getting back up to par. So, in the hope that you all enjoy what I write, I’ll continue as long as possible. And if you like my writing, especially if you paid for one of my stories, I would appreciate it if you'd post a review at Smashwords, and/or the retailer. And don't forget to share my link on Facebook, Linked In, Google+, Redit, Pinterest, or any of the many other social media sites.Near the bottom of each books page is “Also by This Author”, but unfortunately it list only the latest Ten E-Books. A complete list is at the bottom of my interview page: simply click on the interview hyperlink below.p.s. And don’t forget: "If you don't know what a word means, don't ignore the chance to look it up!”Greetings from Stuttgart Germany!David

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      Surreal in Baghdad - David Jensen

      Surreal in Baghdad

      By David Jensen

      Copyright 2016 by David Jensen

      Smashwords Edition

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this e-book. This book remains the copyrighted property of the author, and may not be redistributed to others for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy from their favorite authorized retailer. Thank you for your support.

      This novel is a work of fiction. Names and characters are the product of the author’s imagination and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      Chapter One

      As a single child growing up all over the countryside, constantly on the move, I had learned early on to look out for myself and stand tall for what I believed in. It was a constant carousel of new towns, new schools and naturally, no new friends. Always being the new kid on the block and as I grew, learning to hold my own in a good fight with the school bullies. The teachers made it even harder for me to be accepted from the start, due to my fantastic Grades that I carried from one school to the next. We should welcome Steven to our humble classroom! He is even a straight A student! Maybe the rest of you could use him as an example and maybe try just a little bit harder? Thanks a lot teacher! But always thought; Stand for what you are and what you want to be. And so it was when I decided to join the Air Force My father went nuclear! Sorry Dad! I told him. But this is my life, not yours! He carried on about; Only birds and idiots are meant to fly! Are you chirping in a tree, or did you all of a sudden become the town idiot? To no avail though, for I had resolved myself to going all the way, and that I too, would pilot a fighter jet some day. My Uncle perished in a test flight. As to the

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