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by Sebastian Junger (Goodreads Author)

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Sergei Shnitman If you want to know why do Americans serve in the Afghanistan - you'll receive a complete answer.…moreIf you want to know why do Americans serve in the Afghanistan - you'll receive a complete answer.(less)

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I'm working on the narration of war and political identity, does the book has anything about the political views or just about the feelings about war?

Tracey Curtis Very little. It does compare prior wars to this one, the big difference being other wars had a draft. Some of the soldiers had opinions that were aire…moreVery little. It does compare prior wars to this one, the big difference being other wars had a draft. Some of the soldiers had opinions that were aired; for instance one thought Pakistan was complicit in bad actions and the government ignored it.(less)

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I watched the documentary Restrepo and did not like it. Is the book better?

Burak As Andrew mentions, the book gives a deeper account, but I also think, that is the reason why it provides a much better understanding of one of the ce…moreAs Andrew mentions, the book gives a deeper account, but I also think, that is the reason why it provides a much better understanding of one of the central questions in the book: Why do young man, after having a terrible experience with war, want to go back to this very same existential threat?
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Do we have to use the map provided at the beginning of the book while reading it?

Tracey Curtis No. Unless you are interested in the geography of the country. You don't need it to follow the story.…moreNo. Unless you are interested in the geography of the country. You don't need it to follow the story.(less)

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This book describes the real art of war in a way that most people wouldn't be able to. Very interesting and action pack, i love it and can't wait to finish the book.

Tracey Curtis You pretty much reviewed the book.

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