Book recommendation!!

[jsharmon7]

I am 57% (thanks Kindle) of my way through a book called "What It Is Like Going To War," by Karl Marlantes. The basis of the book is the author's reflections of war and the psychological battles he faced in Vietnam, as well as long after. I'm not of a military background, but I think the lessons he relates in this book go well beyond combat veterans. He talks extensively about the psychological impact of killing, of wielding destructive capability, of moral choices, of society's expectations of its defenders, and a myriad of other things. As soldiers, police officers, family protectors, responsible gun owners, etc. we can learn a great deal from this man's experiences and his incredible ability to relate it to the reader. Here is a link to Amazon if anybody is interested:

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[jeremy]

Thanks...

 

[lrahm]

I am 57% (thanks Kindle) of my way through a book called "What It Is Like Going To War," by Karl Marlantes. The basis of the book is the author's reflections of war and the psychological battles he faced in Vietnam, as well as long after. I'm not of a military background, but I think the lessons he relates in this book go well beyond combat veterans. He talks extensively about the psychological impact of killing, of wielding destructive capability, of moral choices, of society's expectations of its defenders, and a myriad of other things. As soldiers, police officers, family protectors, responsible gun owners, etc. we can learn a great deal from this man's experiences and his incredible ability to relate it to the reader. Here is a link to Amazon if anybody is interested:

Amazon.com: What It Is Like to Go to War (9780802119926): Karl Marlantes: Books

Thanks, it's now on my wish list.

 

[Tsigos]

You should also read "Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War" by the same author (Karl Marlantes). It took him more than thirty years to write his first novel he knocks it out of the park. It is the type of book that makes you feel like you were just dropped in the jungle and keeps you interested to the end.

Amazon.com: Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War (9780802145314): Karl Marlantes: Books

 

[trad78]

Two thumbs up to Matterhorn!

 

[IndyDave1776]

I am 57% (thanks Kindle) of my way through a book called "What It Is Like Going To War," by Karl Marlantes.

I am approximately 25% of the way through, old school print version. So far it has been an excellent read!

 

[Hondo]

Checkout "Unbroken" the true story of Louis Zamperini in WWII.... he was an Olympic runner prior to the war, lost at sea for 44 days and spent 2 years as a POW. After you are done see how anxious you are to by a Japaneese car.

 

[nascarfantoo]

I have "What It Is Like Going To War" on my wish list for Christmas. Good to hear the you like it, JS.