They tried to break his body with bullets.
They tried to break his spirit with betrayal.
They tried to break his mind with silence, trauma, and pain.

But they failed.

In They Tried to Break Us, Allen DeKeyser delivers a raw, powerful, and deeply personal memoir about surviving the unthinkable—and still standing. Shot in the face by those sworn to protect. Abandoned by people who once promised forever. Walking miles with a broken leg. Living through homelessness, PTSD, depression, and betrayal—Allen shares it all with fearless honesty.

More than a story of pain, this is a story of resistance.
Of a man who should’ve been destroyed—but chose to rise.
Of a service dog who never left his side.
Of a love that was tested—and a heart that refused to give up.

This is not a polished, pretty survival story.
This is the truth—raw, unfiltered, and unbreakable.

If you've ever felt invisible, broken, or thrown away—this book is for you