Iraq War Veteran Memoir Wins International Book Award

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In the Company of Soldiers by Melia Meichelbock receives an Honorable Mention in the Biography/Autobiography category of the London Book Festival.

"It's an honor to be recognized both nationally and overseas at the London Book Festival," says author Melia Meichelbock. Meichelbock was previously recognized in the 2008 National Best Book Awards. "I hope readers gain an insight like no other with a no holds barred tell-all glimpse into the war--from living with all men in horrible living conditions to the plethora of extra-marital affairs and charges against my superior officers."

As one of the few women allowed on the front lines and sent to mix with Iraqi locals, Meichelbock recounts experiences that you can't find anywhere else on the book shelves. The book gives individuals in the military and civilians alike a candid you-are-there perspective on life as an American solider in Iraq, all told with a few healthy doses of humor to help you enjoy the read along the way.

Ten percent of all book sales profits go to aid disabled veterans.

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Melia Meichelbock served as a civil affairs sergeant in the United States Army Reserve Special Operations Command where she received the Combat Action Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for her service in Iraq. She currently works as a communications and marketing manager for a California financial association.

To schedule an interview please contact Meichelbock at 909.234.2445, info@companyofsoldiers.com, or visit www.companyofsoldiers.com.