War

War by Sebastian Junger

My rating (out of 5 stars):

5 stars—Amazing.

Goodreads.com Description:

“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 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.”

My Thoughts:

Junger is certainly a brilliant story teller. This book is gripping and the men profiled are brave, upstanding soldiers. Junger tells their stories in such a way to show their bravery, but also to show that they are flawed people, like everyone else. War is horrific and most of us will never understand being in a combat situation. Junger tries to bring the conflicted emotions of a soldier to the page.

What a dedicated journalist…Junger actually lived with these soldiers. I admire him!

A definite recommend.