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jarhead
Author: anthony swofford
When the U.S. Marines - or "jarheads" - were sent to Saudi Arabia in 1990 for the 1st Gulf War, Anthony Swofford was there. He lived in sand for 6 months, he was punished by boredom and fear, he considered suicide, pulled a gun on a fellow marine, and was targeted by both enemy and friendly fire. And as engagement with the Iraqis drew near, he ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9789141651340
ISBN-10: 9141651340
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 367
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Publisher: pocket books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio CD
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Good book, not just a book about war, but also about humanity and the beauty and pain experienced by the young men who go to war for us.
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A first person perspective of what it would be like to not only be at war, but to find yourself in a world that may only be 20 miles from your home, but you may as well be in another universe. Welcome to the USMC.
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Excellent book. It's a side of life that most folks will never see. But, it's also well-written and thought provoking.
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I thought this was a good book. Opens your eyes about what marines go thru.


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