New Release
His Story,
My Story,
Our Story
Eternal Lessons of Fatherhood, Sacrifice, and Service
by Brian Ahearn, CPCU, CMCT
Forward (abbreviated)
“The unifying theme for this book is the statement in Captain Ahearn’s obituary, “Brian IS a Captain in the Marine Corps.” His son dutifully captured the essence of being a Marine. It is a commitment that ignores the boundaries of time and earthly existence. Whether you are a Marine or not, there is much to be learned from these pages about fatherhood, sacrifice, and service.”
– Charles E. Wilhelm, General (retired, four stars), United States Marine Corps
Paperback: $18.95
eBook: $9.99
Author's Accolades
A Word from the Author
Proud Son of a Marine
This book is dedicated to two groups of people. First are the men and women of The United States Marine Corps who lay everything on the line to serve our country. Not second, but right alongside them, the book is dedicated to their families who love them, support them, and quite often have to put up with them. The book is written from the perspective of the father-son relationship because that’s my experience. I don’t know what it’s like to be parented by a woman who is serving or has served in The Corps, nor do I know what it’s like to be a woman whose father served. Nonetheless, I hope the book helps with those relationships too.
What Are Readers Saying?
Comments from USMC Leaders,
Marines, Sons, and Others.
“His Story, My Story, Our Story is a poignant exploration of the enduring bonds and turbulent waters of a father-son relationship through the lens of military service and personal growth. Ahearn’s heartfelt narrative weaves together the values of The Corps, the complexities of family dynamics, and the transformative power of forgiveness and understanding. This book stands as a compelling tribute to the sacrifices of Marine families, offering readers a deeply personal, yet universally relatable, journey of resilience and redemption.”
– Dr. Marshall Goldsmith
is the Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.
“As a combat veteran, Brian’s book made me take a step back and reevaluate the relationships and interactions I have with my family members. Although my wars were separated from Captain Ahearn’s by many years, there are similarities that are relevant for today’s war veterans in helping them come to grips with their individual demons. This book also provides information to help family members better understand the various issues their loved ones are struggling with when returning from combat. Brian even goes so far as to offer a variety of resources for you or someone you love. Any veteran would be well served to read this book and share it with their family and friends.”
– Gregg A. Sturdevant
Major General, United States Marine Corps (Retired)
“This book caused a lot of personal reflection on how I approach my family relationships and with others. His Story, My Story, Our Story showed me that I wasn’t so alone when I came home from Afghanistan. There are more similarities between Captain Brian Ahearn and myself than I care to admit. This turned out to be one of the most personally challenging books I’ve read. It’s pushed me to work on myself and realize that I’m a constant work in progress.”
– Dan Bokros
former Marine
“This great book is about expectations – expectations of self, expectations of family and the expectations of being a Marine in the United States Marine Corps. It’s also a book about being on the other side of expectations poorly expressed. This is a story of faith and determination – a determination to be one’s own person and live according to a healthy level of integrity and passion. A great read for a Marine, for the families of Marines, and for men and women who have struck out on their own determined to do it better.”
– Bill Walton
proud son of a Marine
“For me, this book painted an honest picture of life – not a life or lives. War is not for the faint of heart and often only survived by those of us chosen by the father, to carry out his will and his next mission for us. I believe those of us who get to come home, come home with the continued sense of service, protecting life in honor of those who couldn’t. It’s a heavy burden but one carried with pride. That pride can be misunderstood, and that pride can produce its own unintended burdens on those we love most to carry. Those we would lay our lives down for the easiest, to save them from the pains of war. That is life though, it’s complicated by war and pride but also wrapped in love. Love for brothers, love for our fathers, and love for the sons that will carry our banner into the future generations.”
– Sgt. Nick Blankenship
USMC
