19-year-old Chet Brown returned home from Iraq in 1991 to find the war was only just beginning. http://www.sheehanmiles.com en-us Copyright 2001 Charles Sheehan-Miles. Wed, 30 May 2007 09:22:00 -0500 Wed, 30 May 2007 09:22:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss charles@sheehanmiles.net Charles Sheehan-Miles Nineteen year-old Chet Brown arrived home from the Gulf War in the spring of 1991 and found that, for him, the war was only beginning. Betrayed by his friends and lover, ignored by his family, Brown travels across the country in search of meaning behind t Nineteen year-old Chet Brown arrived home from the Gulf War in the spring of 1991 and found that, for him, the war was only beginning. Betrayed by his friends and lover, ignored by his family, Brown travels across the country in search of meaning behind the horrors of his war. "Bleak and disturbing... dead-on-target ...This first novel is a work of pure psychological conflict." Pulitzer Prize winning reporter John Hanchette, Reno Gazette-Journal "Brutally honest, direct, and meaningful, Prayer At Rumayla is a compelling novel of coming to terms not only with dangers and traumas of the battlefront, but with its aftermath upon the lives of the surviving combatants." Midwest Book Review yes Iraq,war,novels,fiction,military,Army,tanks,PTSD,trauma,Gulf,War,Iraq,Warcharles@sheehanmiles.netCharles Sheehan-Miles http://www.sheehanmiles.com PB-PrayerAtRumayla-Promo.mp3 Nineteen year-old Chet Brown arrived home from the Gulf War in the spring of 1991 and found that, for him, the war was only beginning. Betrayed by his friends and lover, ignored by his family, Brown travels across the country in search of meaning behind the horrors of his war. "Bleak and disturbing... dead-on-target ...This first novel is a work of pure psychological conflict." Pulitzer Prize winning reporter John Hanchette, Reno Gazette-Journal "Brutally honest, direct, and meaningful, Prayer At Rumayla is a compelling novel of coming to terms not only with dangers and traumas of the battlefront, but with its aftermath upon the lives of the surviving combatants." Midwest Book Review Podcasts Wed, 30 May 2007 09:22:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Prayer at Rumayla Preview Nineteen year-old Chet Brown arrived home from the Gulf War in the spring of 1991 and found that, for him, the war was only beginning. Betrayed by his friends and lover, ignored by his family, Brown travels across the country in search of meaning behind the horrors of his war. "Bleak and disturbing... dead-on-target ...This first novel is a work of pure psychological conflict." Pulitzer Prize winning reporter John Hanchette, Reno Gazette-Journal "Brutally honest, direct, and meaningful, Prayer At Rumayla is a compelling novel of coming to terms not only with dangers and traumas of the battlefront, but with its aftermath upon the lives of the surviving combatants." Midwest Book Review 00:01:03 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-Epilogue.mp3 Epilogue. What happens to Chet Brown and a preview of Republic. Podcasts Thu, 24 May 2007 09:20:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Epilogue Epilogue. What happens to Chet Brown and a preview of Republic. 00:7:32 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-7b.mp3 Chapter Seven, Part 2 of 2. Alpha Company loses a tank in the battle at Rumayla Oil Field. Chet Brown approaches a deadly confrontation. Podcasts Thu, 24 May 2007 09:20:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Seven, Part 2 of 2 Chapter Seven, Part 2 of 2. Alpha Company loses a tank in the battle at Rumayla Oil Field. Chet Brown approaches a deadly confrontation. 00:26:15 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-7a.mp3 Chapter Seven, Part 1 of 2. Following his travels up the East Coast, Chet Brown returns to Fort Stewart, Georgia to face the consequences of his actions and fears. An encounter with Sergeant Biggs only makes matters worse, as Chet spirals out of control. Podcasts Tue, 15 May 2007 09:20:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Seven, Part 1 of 2 Chapter Seven, Part 1 of 2. Following his travels up the East Coast, Chet Brown returns to Fort Stewart, Georgia to face the consequences of his actions and fears. An encounter with Sergeant Biggs only makes matters worse, as Chet spirals out of control. 00:29:09 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-6c.mp3 Chapter Six, Part 3 of 3. Just outside Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, Chet Brown's battalion encounters a group of trucks in the dead of night, in an incident that will change Chet forever. Later, Chet Brown says a final farewell to his long-dead father. Podcasts Mon, 7 May 2007 09:20:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Six, Part 3 of 3 Chapter Six, Part 3 of 3. Just outside Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, Chet Brown's battalion encounters a group of trucks in the dead of night, in an incident that will change Chet forever. Later, Chet Brown says a final farewell to his long-dead father. 00:41:45 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-6b.mp3 Chapter Six, Part 2 of 3. At Battle Position 102, Chet Brown and his company go into combat against the Iraqi Republican Guard. Podcasts Sun, 28 Apr 2007 09:22:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Six, Part 2 of 3 Chapter Six, Part 2 of 3. At Battle Position 102, Chet Brown and his company go into combat against the Iraqi Republican Guard. 00:21:43 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-6a.mp3 Chapter Six, Part 1 of 3. Chet Brown arrives in New York City in search of his high school friend Julie. Podcasts Sun, 21 Apr 2007 09:22:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Six, Part 1 of 3 Chapter Six, Part 1 of 3. Chet Brown arrives in New York City in search of his high school friend Julie. 00:27:24 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-5c.mp3 Chapter 5, Part 3 of 3. A small town Sheriff tries to talk Chet out of his despair, and Chet remembers his first real battle in Iraq. Podcasts Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:44:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Five, Part three of Three Chapter 5 (Part 3 of 3). A small town Sheriff tries to talk Chet out of his despair, and Chet remembers his first real battle in Iraq. 00:32:23 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-5b.mp3 Chapter 5, Part 2 of 3. In a small town in West Virginia, Chet struggles to regain his humanity. Podcasts Sat, 06 Apr 2007 00:44:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Five, Part Two of Three Chapter 5 (Part 2 of 3). In a small town in West Virginia, Chet struggles to regain his humanity. 00:31:21 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-5.mp3 Chapter 5, Part 1 of 3. Chet Brown flees Atlanta following an encounter with Paul and Amy. Podcasts Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:44:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Five, Part One of Three Chapter 5 (Part 1 of 3). Chet Brown flees Atlanta following an encounter with Paul and Amy 00:21:28 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayeratRumayla-4.mp3 Chapter 4. Chet Brown prepares for leave, and encounters his ex-fiance. Podcasts Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:44:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Four Chapter 4. Chet Brown prepares for leave, and encounters his ex-fiance. 00:34:52 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayerAtRumayla-3b.mp3 Chapter 3, Part 2 of 2. A new platoon sergeant challenges Chet and his platoon mates. Podcasts Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:20:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Three, Part Two Chapter 3, Part 2 of 2. A new platoon sergeant challenges Chet and his platoon mates. 00:23:04 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayerAtRumayla-3a.mp3 Chapter 3, Part 1 of 2. Chet Brown returns to Fort Stewart and struggles with readjusting to the peacetime Army.My Odeo Channel (odeo/bfcdbe5778fa2140) Podcasts Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:20:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Three, Part One Chapter 3, Part 1 of 2. Chet Brown returns to Fort Stewart and struggles with readjusting to the peacetime Army. 00:32:30 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com PrayerAtRumayla-02.mp3 Chet fights off despair and rage in response to the emotional blows he's received on coming home from Iraq. My Odeo Channel (odeo/bfcdbe5778fa2140) Podcasts Mon, 5 Mar 2007 6:30:00 -0500 Charles Sheehan-Miles Yes Chapter Two Chet fights off despair and rage in response to the emotional blows he's received on coming home from Iraq. 00:22:10 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles) http://www.sheehanmiles.com http://www.sheehanmiles.com/files/miles/PrayerAtRumayla-01.mp3 Chet Brown, a nineteen-year-old Abrams tank crewman, arrives home from the 1991 Gulf War with the rest of his combat unit, disoriented and confused about who and where he is. Podshow PDN {podshow-4b61313b9ac8afdbcb7c29891a2a6687} Podcasts Thu, 1 Mar 2007 11:30:00 -0500 Charles @ sheehanmiles.net Yes Chapter One: Coming Home Chet Brown, a nineteen-year-old Abrams tank crewman, arrives home from the 1991 Gulf War with the rest of his combat unit, disoriented and confused about who and where he is. 00:24:31 Iraq, war, novels, fiction, military, Army, tanks, PTSD, trauma, Gulf War, Iraq War charles@sheehanmiles.net (Charles Sheehan-Miles)