War by Sebastian Junger
By the author of the breakout bestseller, The Perfect Storm, comes this vivid account of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley — a profound and illuminating work that has received extensive critical acclaim
- $9.99
- 70% off
- Unknown
Buy It Now:
Publisher Description:
In WAR, Sebastian Junger (The Perfect Storm) turns his brilliant and empathetic eye to the reality of combat–the fear, the honor, and the trust among men in an extreme situation whose survival depends on their absolute commitment to one another. 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.
“With his narrative gifts and vivid prose — as free, thank God, of literary posturing as it is of war-correspondent chest-thumping — Junger masterfully chronicles the platoon’s 15-month tour of duty…Junger makes us see the terror, monotony, misery, comradeship and lunatic excitement that have been elements of all wars since, say, the siege of Troy. He thus becomes a kind of 21st-century battle singer, narrating the deeds and misdeeds of his heroes while explaining what makes them do what they do…It’s the best writing I’ve seen on the subject since J. Glenn Gray’s 1959 classic, The Warriors: Reflections on Men in Battle. . . . Junger’s sketches of the men are deft, his ear for their quirky speech (aided by video recordings) spot on . . . This splendid book should help the rest of us understand them — and war itself — a little better.” (Washington Post Philip Caputo )
All prices were verified by BookBub upon publication, but prices may change without notice so please verify that the deal is still available before downloading. For free Kindle books, confirm that Amazon’s “Kindle Price” is still $0.00. Some deals may not be available outside the United States.
