WAR
By Sebastian Junger
- Release Date: 2010-05-11
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
A harrowing exploration of the uniquely dangerous experience of men whose survival depends on their absolute commitment to one another—from the bestselling author of The Perfect Storm.
"Incisive ... absorbing ... original." —New York Times Book Review
Sebastian Junger turns his brilliant and empathetic eye to the reality of combat—the fear, the honor, and the trust among men in an extreme situation. His on-the-ground account follows a single platoon through a 15-month tour of duty in the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley.
Through the experiences of these young men at war, he shows what it means to fight, to serve, and to face down mortal danger on a daily basis.
Reviews
Top Notch
5By miller74mdFrom start to finish, an absolutely fantastic account of the war in Afghanistan. Top notch work.Spare me...
1By ElDiabloDeLosAvesJunger is a typical self-absorbed journalist….and that’s what his writing is all about. Sorry, Junger, it’s not all about you, and your silly agenda. It’s a shame he doesn’t respect the warriors enough to get it right.War
5By DjdiflirelffvkdvislreA wonderful book that covers the harshness and emotional tolls of fighting a war in Afghanistan and any war in general.War is the nature of men
5By WompymanAnd it always will be,, a lil taste of the huge sacrifices men do and go through so the rest don't have to.Awesome
5By RamrodxxOne of the very best stories about brotherhood amongst those who serve our nation.Great Book
5By Yankee625Really expands your horizons of just the general knowledge of the war on terror.Book to add to your general knowledge of the Afghan war
5By Brian SirimaturosThis is a great read and really puts you into the middle of everything on a day to day basis in Afghanistan. It's definitely a book you have a hard time putting down after a few chapters. These types of accounts are critical for people to full understand the dynamics of what is going on in the war overseas. Adds to the depth of understandingGreat book!
5By JoRdAn904Watched the movie Restrepo and had to read the book. I could not put this book down. Absolutely amazing!Very good book
5By Game is amazingI don't normally read books but this book I could not put down you have to get it10 stars
5By OEFVETHaving been in Afghanistan as an 11b I can say this is the first book that doesn't sugar coat things or fluff things to make the book better. If you want first person accounts then this is book for you. If you think the war is like what you see on the t.v. show Army than this isn't the book for you.Restrepo rocks
5By NurzhamalWonderful account of personal experience in one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan, written with compassion and deep knowledge. Very sad to know that Tim Hetherington, the author of photos, was killed recently. What a loss of a talented person.Return of the Junger
5By ThomasHaleyExcellent book. Bad title, but great read. A gazillion books have been written on the subject, but few capture the "this is how it really is" essence. Read this.Wonderful on all fronts!
5By grobdoeSelf absorbed author!?!? Are you kidding? This book provides an honest look at what "war" was in this instance... Sebastian did that very well. Having grown up next to Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sergeant Sal Giunta's cousins and knowing him as a young boy, I surely had vested interest in this book, but aside from that I honestly feel that this book is very well written and is an excellent read from page 1. I feel that Sebastian's mix of objectivity and his friendships with the men really kept things real. I highly recommend the enhanced e-version of the book as well as the award winning documentary "Restrepo" to really tie the whole story together. Bravo Sebastian and Tim!Great insight and perspective
4By musicfanatic1913The author does a great job of conveying a sense of purpose and brotherhood that few can...I really enjoyed the analysis he did and the linkage to outside studies and facts.War
4By Bmart73Great 1st hand insight into the psychology of soldiers on the front line in a war and how the journalist could not and would not take on a weapon to fight.Amazing
5By wallyfr05Amazing is about all I can say. Great way to get a better view of the war and what was happening there with the soldiers. Very hard to put down.A great read...
5By SoCalSan...for those who live under the blanket if security our men & women provide. I find it to be a better read for those of us who have not experienced war & all its human consequence.Absolutely mesmerizing
5By scoop2musicReporting at its very best, this book explains with truth and even poetry the awful and awesome effect of war on young men, and leads you to wonder what effect this war will have on those of us who sit at home while it continues.Excellent
5By BroncoDonnyI could not put this book down. I was surprised to find the background of a current country leader a the dangers he faced early in his career. The Army troops were very impressive and the characters were very real. It made me very proud to read about how well our military is trained and the quality of the individuals soldiers.
