What It Is Like to Go to War

from nmele

This short book of reflections on Marlantes' experiences as a Marine in Vietnam and the aftermath of his time in Vietnam is profound, a reflection on what war does to young people, and what our society did to combat veterans after the returned to Vietnam. Marlantes shares deep insights and hard-w...

from buffalogr

A straight through read/listen because it was just that good. Author explains the development, employment and reflection of himself as a warrior. Then, he reflects upon solutions that could be implemented to advance society into the realm of enlightenment. Also, some creative ideas that will ease...

from TJWilson

This is a well thought out book by an experienced veteran in war and in academia. I no doubt will never come close to the frame of Marlantes's experienced mind, but I can certainly appreciate the logic of his overarching view of war's place in society. His answer, balance and vigilance, seems sim...

from msf59

Two years ago, I picked up [Matterhorn], the highly acclaimed novel about Vietnam. It was outstanding and ended up being my favorite read of the year. The author had spent 30 years writing it. It was based on his experiences as a young Marine lieutenant. Now, we have his non-fiction account and t...

from JackieBlem

I've met Karl Marlantes a couple of times now, and each time I've been deeply impressed with his intense intelligence, his ability to tell a story, and his bravery to talk so very honestly about war, what he did in it, what he got out of it, and what he wishes were different, then and now. This b...