Pennsylvania Author Publishes Thought-Provoking Story of a War Veteran

"Farmer Phinney's Flock," a new book by Frank Eagle, has been released by RoseDog Books.

"Farmer Phinney's Flock" is a fast-paced search for the meaning of life in 21st century America.
Faced with the unpleasant notion of his impending divorce, the narrator looks back on the key moments of his marriage. From this perspective, he shares his reasons for reluctantly joining the military at the height of the Global War on Terror, his frustration at having surrendered all control of his own destiny, and his hasty proposal to his girlfriend as an (ultimately futile) attempt to re-assert some semblance of control in his life.

Through these chapters, the narrator is forced to confront the rampant, absurd hypocrisy of the U.S. war machine, as well as marital infidelity, forgiveness, and fatherhood. His greatest difficulty through the years is the apparent lack of any real purpose in his life.

But, with the help of a combat buddy who encourages him to simply "embrace the adventure," the narrator ultimately discovers a philosophical framework that he is able to accept.

About the Author:
Frank Eagle lives with his son in Pennsylvania. His tour of duty in Iraq remains a defining experience in his life. He continues to feed his soul by writing and attending baseball games.

"Farmer Phinney's Flock" is a 208-page paperback with a retail price of $16.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-1673-9. It was published by RoseDog Books, an imprint of Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.rosedogbookstore.com.