The Friend

Matthew Teague’s wife, Nicole, was only 34 years old and dying of cancer. This is the story of how a friendship, deep, true, and strong, became prophylactic against the dizzying litany of indignities involved in a slow, painful death.

Source: Esquire
Published: May 10, 2015
Length: 24 minutes (6,032 words)

What the War Did to Andy

In the Air Force special ops, my friend Andy Kubik was the best of the best, a true American hero. As much as any one man, he was responsible for breaking the Taliban’s control of Afghanistan. But now, back at home, he’s fighting just to stay sane.

Source: Men’s Journal
Published: Mar 24, 2010
Length: 26 minutes (6,601 words)