Charles wrote stories of his childhood, career in the army, relationship with God, and love for Dana while seamlessly tying each anecdote with a lesson or a piece of advice to carry with Jordan as he grew up. Yes, ‘A Journal for Jordan’ is based on a true story. By George Whipple and SF Johnson New York City. Here is the first teaser trailer for A Journal for Jordan, director Denzel Washington’s romantic drama starring Michael B.
Through this, he also wrote to help Jordan understand, when he was old enough, the man, the person, his father was. And real love means you have to sacrifice. Charles Monroe King was on combat in Iraq's notorious Triangle of Death when his fiance, Dana Canedy, gave birth to their son, Jordan. A pregnant Dana gave Charles (now her fiancè) a journal for him to write to their child if he did not make it back home.įiercely dedicated to both his family and his job, Charles commanded over 100 soldiers and completed missions during the day and wrote tirelessly to his son, Jordan, at night, which Dana recalls in her New York Times article, " From Father to Son, Last Words to Live By." While stationed in Iraq, Charles would write 200 pages of stories filled with advice, encouragement, and love to his son. A Journal For Jordan tells the true story of war hero Charles Monroe King through the eyes of his fiancé, Dana Canedy, who decided to give her love a blank journal to give to their son Jordan in.
Both Dana and Charles were aware of what could happen while in combat, so both did as much as they could to prepare for the worst. Based on the 2008 memoir of the same name by Dana Canedy and directed. The last and weakest piece of A Journal for Jordan is a sentimental drama that celebrates the wisdom Charles imparted to his son (played by Jalon Christian) and feels like it has absolutely. In December 2004, as the Iraq War was well into its first year, Charles received orders for deployment. Jordan slipped on the dog tags, praying for guidance.He knows the importance of telling a story about someone real. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Sony Pictures) When Denzel. King Really Keep a Journal For His Son?īeing a military spouse or partner comes with unrelenting stress, and in the worst of cases, tragedy. Dana Canedy and Jordan Canedy attend the world premiere of A Journal For Jordan at AMC on Dec.
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