Walking Wounded: Uncut Stories from Iraq
by:
Olivier Morel (author)
Maël (illustrator)
After the shock of 9/11, for hundreds of thousands of young Americans there was Ar Ramadi, Baghdad, Abu Ghraib—the war in Iraq. Then came the trauma. From the torment of these vets to their reflections, Morel and artist Maël demonstrate the seemingly impossible return of those who aspire to get...
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After the shock of 9/11, for hundreds of thousands of young Americans there was Ar Ramadi, Baghdad, Abu Ghraib—the war in Iraq. Then came the trauma. From the torment of these vets to their reflections, Morel and artist Maël demonstrate the seemingly impossible return of those who aspire to get back to a normal life. The effort is huge; some can’t make it and others score their own victory by finally turning the corner. Walking Wounded is a parable for our country’s war sickness.
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Format: kindle
ASIN: B014C57QEQ
Publish date: 2015-10-01
Publisher: NBM Publishing
Pages no: 120
Edition language: English
Date Published: October 1, 2015 Format: Kindle Source: Library Date Read: November 3, 2019 Review: A disappointing read due to the author inserting himself in the narrative and being incredible cringey while doing so. The real servicemembers were not given any background and they were jumbled toge...