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Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging

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by Sebastian Junger (Goodreads Author)

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Has anyone else read this? So far, it's extremely interesting!
Nancy I am about 1/3 of the way through. So far Tribe is very thought provoking. The idea that we drop our "civilized" facades and labels to become more equ…moreI am about 1/3 of the way through. So far Tribe is very thought provoking. The idea that we drop our "civilized" facades and labels to become more equel in the face of calamity is on one hand a positive for the human race but on the other hand that it takes war and catastrophe to bring this about is quite disquieting. Learning the ways in which we rise to different types of leadership as men and women is fascinating. I will read on! Just getting into the analysis of cauaes of soldiers' PTSD.(less)
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I've read all of Sebastian Junger's Books since being introduced to him by a Friend in the Eighties after he Wrote his 1st. Book the Awesome Perfect Storm... As a Firefighter seeking Adventure in everything I've lived vicariously through his Novels!. Have You Read any others!!??
Dick Having gotten my start in the computer industry back in the early '60s I first discovered Junger thru his book "Making of a Machine " chronicling the …moreHaving gotten my start in the computer industry back in the early '60s I first discovered Junger thru his book "Making of a Machine " chronicling the development of Data General's first mini computer. Also enjoyed "House" and all of his subsequent books.
Oooops - my mistake I have confused Junger with Tracy Kidman - an other favorite non-fiction author. It Tracycy Kidman was the author "Machine" , :House" and numerous other first person events.(less)
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Does this book mention service dogs in the military and perhaps how that affects the veterans?
Katey No, I don't believe so. …moreNo, I don't believe so. (less)
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I listened to the audiobook; could someone please list the sources/works and theirs authors that Junger sited? I would really appreciate it!
Rich Young The source notes occupy about 30 pages in the hardcover edition. You seem nice, but I don't think I can bring myself to type out 30 pages of citations…moreThe source notes occupy about 30 pages in the hardcover edition. You seem nice, but I don't think I can bring myself to type out 30 pages of citations! 😉(less)
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There seems to be a hollow core in part of our society. I have met that poor person and know his worth. What is his reason for giving when he will have nothing?
Bria Junger states at the end of this novel that it is better to have nothing, but feel a sense of community, worth and happiness in helping someone than t…moreJunger states at the end of this novel that it is better to have nothing, but feel a sense of community, worth and happiness in helping someone than to have objects but to feel hollow and empty(less)
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