What would you be willing to risk to simply do the right thing? In his debut book, Adam DeMarco chronicles his journey from his early childhood days to his call to arms after 9/11, from the deployments to southwest Asia to the highs and lows of the political campaign trail, and from picking up the pieces of failure after failure to finding his renewed sense of purpose. He also gives a no-holds-barred firsthand account of three of the most significant events to occur in recent American history: the protests at Lafayette Square, the Capitol insurrection, and the fight to save Americans and allies in Afghanistan. Adam provides a detailed account of his journey of discovering his true inner self through his military and public service, all the while openly battling invisible wounds. ★★★★★ (Five out of Five Stars) "Battles Within: My Journey of Self and Service by Adam DeMarco is an inspiring journey through one man's surprisingly remarkable life...Adam's life-changing choice leads him to West Point, followed by multiple deployments overseas, a stint as a politician, and rejoining the military, which later leads to unexpected changes, including becoming a whistleblower. Readers will find the story incredible, with a rollercoaster of highs, life-altering experiences, heartaches, and lessons learned alongside many achievements. While the book may seem overwhelming at times, it's an exciting, inspirational read that I enjoyed. The book offers a fascinating historical and cultural background about the military, woven between personal anecdotes, political events, and unique perspectives. DeMarco's writing takes on a casual, conversational tone, which gives readers a sense of familiarity. The book is rich in poignant introspection regarding the author's childhood, his relationship with the United States military, and the people who shaped him into the man he is today. Battles Within: My Journey of Self and Service by Adam DeMarco is an extremely exciting and engaging read with the potential to change how readers view the military and the broader political context of the past few decades." - Literary Titan ★★★★★ (Five out of Five Stars) " Battles Within: My Journey of Self & Service is a biographical book by Adam D. DeMarco that elucidates his journey from his childhood days to finding his true self. The book is nonfiction, and it is concentrated on Adam's life. The book itself has in-depth knowledge of this historical story. The biographical book relays the life of a man who yearns to serve his country. The words were penned down in a very graphic way, as every action could be pictured in my mind's eye. The book takes us on an intriguing and wild journey...we are pinched to each page, and we feel the emotions whenever he fails at something or succeeds. While reading through the book, I realized it had some loveable outlines...especially how he upheld his motto, "Aim high and never quit." That kept him moving even when he knew there was failure ahead. This is no doubt one attitude readers would want in their journey of life. I recommend his book to readers of biographical books with motivational undertones and those who wish to learn more about some part of America's history." - Online Book Club "Adam presents a stunning and authentic reflection of a life of service and an unexpected path of becoming his best self. This is all any of us can ever hope for, to make a contribution to the world in some small way and Charlie Mike by boldly accepting our mistakes." - The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy , 32nd Under Secretary of the Army "A compelling story of overcoming adversity, an inspiring narrative of service, and a heartening account of standing up for what you believe in even if that means standing alone." - General David H. Petraeus , US Army (Ret.), former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command, and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan and former Director of the CIA "I've known Adam DeMarco for years, but I didn't really know him until I read this book. Adam unflinchingly lays bare the pain, failure, and success of his very full life in order to impart wisdom and perspective. Whether he's discussing running for office, living through the events of January 6th, or the Fall of Kabul, Adam takes you on a wide-eyed, chair-gripping, journey. An absolutely great read." - Nick Palmisciano , New York Times Best Selling Author, Army veteran and founder of Ranger Up. "Adam DeMarco's life has been distinguished by service, sacrifice, and courage, and his book should be an inspiration to others to pursue their dreams and serve righteous causes bigger than themselves ." - David H. Laufman, former Department of Justice official, veteran lawyer. I never meant to write a book... In 2022, after some incredibly trying years, I began to journal. It wasn't something that I planned but just something that came organically. It was both a therapeutic and cathartic experience to essentially process