He spent twenty-eight years in the Special Forces, embarking on unique and dangerous missions throughout the world. But for Sergeant Major Barry Lloyd Grissom of the Green Berets, the most difficult battles to overcome have been the ones inside his own mind.
Through crippling bipolar disorder, childhood traumas, and a growing addiction to alcohol, there were times it seemed as if he survived on divine intervention alone. Now retired, Grissom is here to tell his story-and he has a valuable message to share.
In Is It Easier to Kill or Write a Poem?, the Special Forces soldier opens up about the years he spent drowning his troubles as he faced the dangers of fighting crime and terrorism in countries all over the world-losing a number of friends along the way.
Featuring the traumas that have haunted him from an early age, his struggles with self-discovery, and his eventual coming to terms with his reasons for drinking, Grissom's tale is an inspirational true story, driving home powerful insights about life-and providing readers with encouragement to make the most out of each and every day.
About the Author: Barry Lloyd Grissom was born in Akron, Ohio, and enlisted in the United States Army in 1986. He went on to become a member of the Special Forces, traveling and serving all over the world-including two combat tours in Afghanistan.
Throughout his twenty-eight-year military career, Sergeant Major Grissom earned a number of awards and commendations, including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal, as well as many others.
Now retired, the up-and-coming author hopes to use his experiences to inspire others. He is married to Maritta Raffo of Lima, Peru, and has two children-a son named David and a daughter named Elizabeth.
