Welcome to A Ballad for Baghdad, the story of an amazing 3 years in Iraq
By Ali Elizabeth | March 14, 2008
Hi,
My name is Ali Elizabeth Turner, and my soon forthcoming book entitled A Ballad for Baghdad will be published this summer by Morgan James Publications.
No matter what you may think about the war in Iraq, there are amazing stories that deserve to be told. Soldiers and Iraqis alike have demonstrated courage and compassion in the face of unspeakable evil, and you aren’t ever going to hear about it on Cranky News Network.
I promised them I would tell their tales, and for three years asked questions, listened, and collected stories. I have also written and recorded an actual ballad by the same name. All of it has been a labor of love born out of indescribable gratitude for my freedom, and I invite you to “sing” the Ballad with me.
Topics: Ballad for Baghdad, the Book | 8 Comments »
March 14th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Ali, you have some incredible stories to share, and a wonderful storytelling voice. I’m honored to work with you on this great book!
Mary Jo Tate
March 17th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Ali, I met you quite by accident through your school work at Excelsior College, and I have enjoyed talking with you about your book. I can’t wait for it to be out there for everyone to enjoy. Blessings and Best Wishes from New York from another flower child of the 60’s and 70’s.
March 22nd, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Ali,
What an exciting adventure you have been on! And oh what stories you can tell! I remember the time we called you and you had slept the night in your clothes, flack jacket and all…this housewife and mother from small town!
We can hardly wait for the book to be out so we can all hear of the amazing things God did! We love you! Karen
March 22nd, 2008 at 3:53 pm
I’m so glad you kept your promise to tell the tales and I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!
March 26th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Ali,
I was so excited to hear about your recent adventures relating to getting your book published. Also, I feel that it’s good that you are sometimes speaking on some Conservative Talk Radio stations nation-wide. We all need exposure to the real facts concerning what is happening in Iraq.
I have so very much enjoyed hearing about your experience while in Baghdad and can hardly wait for a copy of your book.
Wishing you much success, Nellie Schueler
March 26th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Thanks to all of you for your kind encouragement! “Birthing” Ballad for Baghdad has been a labor of love, and I am humbly aware that I could not have done it without the support of family,friends, and even strangers. Thank you all!
April 2nd, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Yay Ali, this is awesome! I look forward to reading your book!
August 19th, 2008 at 4:22 am
Hi Ali, this is really great and I for one am really proud that my former Christian school Administrator, teacher, mentor to students and all around nut has really done it. May God speed you on.