Hailed as a “a compelling and inspirational story of true heroes” and “an exceptional story” that is “breathtaking” and “merits…multiple readings,” I Have Lived is a riveting romance suspense novella starring a heroic Army Ranger Combat medic and his healing bride “that carries the reader through one man’s journey of discovery, through courage, honor, sacrifice, hope, friendship, and romance, to God’s unfailing love.” From the brotherhood of combat to the wilds of Africa, we witness the events that forged their character in a climactic buildup to the biggest test yet of their mettle on their wedding day.
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“A compelling and inspirational story of true heroes. Doug Lanzo does an extraordinary job of portraying the dedication, courage and passion of the post-9-11 American veteran and of the spouses and partners who love them.”
— E.G. Matthews, Combat Army Veteran, Afghanistan and Iraq
“I Have Lived presents an exceptional story that carries the reader through one man’s journey of discovery, through courage, honor, sacrifice, hope, friendship, and romance, to God’s unfailing love. From the close, intimate relationships borne in combat, to the touching bond between divergent souls met in the wilds of Africa, to the love of a special, faith-driven woman, this novella covers all the bases. It is a story about the deepest kind of injuries, and the greatest of all cures: the love of family and friends, and God’s amazing grace. The story is compelling, with striking visuals, a unique depth of character, and a firm, unfailing commitment to Faith. The author has dug deep to create this remarkable novella and I recommend it wholeheartedly.”
— Dave Pratt
Author of the Home Team series
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army
“A captivating blend of human behavior and spirituality. Merits not just one, but multiple readings.”
“I enjoyed The Year of the Bear, but Mr. Lanzo outdid himself with this novella. The epilogue was beautiful…I had to stop and take a moment to worship.”
— Rebeca Cortez, Behavior Analyst and Social Media Influencer
“Doug has truly awoken his inner author and placed it on full display with “I Have Lived”! Punching well above its weight class, you won’t be able to put this novella down as it weaves across continents, combining finely researched details with larger-than-life characters from Africa to Afghanistan while its main character stays grounded by a love that is as deep as it is strong. Anyone who has been tested – or knows others who have – will find something sweet and meaningful in “I Have Lived”!”
— Mike Doniger, former decorated U.S. Navy Submarine Officer and COO and Founder of Chaberton
“I Have Lived is an excellent romance novella that keeps the pages turning with effective use of flashbacks. Extremely well written and well researched, I felt like I received a genuine insider peek into the sacrifices and brotherhood of the armed forces as well as the culture and traditions of the Maasai people. I would highly recommend this book.”
— Darwin Olympia, Managing Director, Shields & Company
“I Have Lived is a remarkable breathtaking novella filled with romance and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat, never wanting it to end. One of the best novellas ever.”
—Gregory M. Pacific – Retired Teacher, Counselor, Supervisor, Director, and President of numerous local, Connecticut State and Federal educational programs and scholarships, including UNICO
“What we see on the news certainly isn’t the full story. This book inserted the reader right in the thick of the Afghanistan mountains. We were able to see the devastation and hear the heartbeat of the brave. I shared the story with a Veteran friend who said the descriptions were spot-on and raw. Amid this ravaging distress, a love story unfolds with all the emotions to pull at your heartstrings. The author’s ability to weave a tale is uncanny and it’s wonderful that he spotlighted the brave members of our military – I don’t believe those who haven’t served have a true understanding of sacrifice. Kudos to another amazing book!”
— Kim Wilch of One More Exclamation – Celebrated Reviewer, Influencer and Author
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