This Alex Award winning book is a book that can be most appreciated by young adult readers due to the mature nature of the contents. This book is a nonfictional account of the troop surge in Iraq. It follows the Rangers as they live and die in the worst part of Baghdad. The novel shows how the soldiers' beliefs and personalities change because of what they see and do in Iraq. The story does not stop in Iraq, it follows the aftermath of the injured upon their return to America. David Finkel does a amazing job telling their story without bias. This is a truly powerful book.Friday, March 12, 2010
Alex Award 2010
This Alex Award winning book is a book that can be most appreciated by young adult readers due to the mature nature of the contents. This book is a nonfictional account of the troop surge in Iraq. It follows the Rangers as they live and die in the worst part of Baghdad. The novel shows how the soldiers' beliefs and personalities change because of what they see and do in Iraq. The story does not stop in Iraq, it follows the aftermath of the injured upon their return to America. David Finkel does a amazing job telling their story without bias. This is a truly powerful book.
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