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This is one of the best books I have ever read and easily the best book I have read this year.
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War is a Force that gives us meaning
War is a Force that gives us meaning
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Chris Hedges has written a powerful book, one that bears sad witness to what veterans have long understood - that the fine and seemingly noble sentiments of wartime soon pass, and can leave behind tha wasted hearts and minds of the young who have heeded their call. War is a culture of its own he warns, and it can undercut and ultimately destroy ... more »
Author:
Chris Hedges has written a powerful book, one that bears sad witness to what veterans have long understood - that the fine and seemingly noble sentiments of wartime soon pass, and can leave behind tha wasted hearts and minds of the young who have heeded their call. War is a culture of its own he warns, and it can undercut and ultimately destroy ... more »
ISBN-13: 9780965456197
ISBN-10: 0965456196
Pages: 212
Rating: 1
ISBN-10: 0965456196
Pages: 212
Rating: 1
4 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Perseus Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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This book is ok and the author makes a few interesting points about the addiction of war by individuals and society, but I felt that his stories and ideas could have been better organized. Also, he relies heavily on recollections from his time in Bosnia and Kosovo and as a result I felt like there was a lot of repetition of points and example stories between the chapters. I was expecting a more comprehensive look at war, but I was disappointed and was left feeling like there is no hope for humanity to ever break the cycle of constant war - in which case, why even bother reading this book?
insightful
Very thoughtful prose from a war correspondent.
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