A Shadow of Me
How the Oklahoma City Bombing Changed My Life

A Shadow of Me is a raw, unflinching memoir of trauma, survival, and the long road to healing after one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism in American history.In 1995, combat medic Jennifer Mangini was called to assist in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. What she witnessed over three harrowing days while identifying victims would change her life forever. With searing honesty and unexpected humor, Mangini recounts her journey from idealistic Army recruit to emotionally scarred veteran grappling with PTSD, grief, and the invisible wounds of service.Told with vivid detail and heart, this memoir is more than a soldier’s story—it’s a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit, a candid look at the unseen cost of tragedy, and a lifeline for anyone who’s ever found themselves lost in the dark, searching for a way back.