War Poems: Over There
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (518 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B014EEOF12 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 153 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It is a collection of deep and honest thoughts on war and its aftermath without glamour or flag-waving. War Poems: Over There is a gut-punching journey into the soul of a Soldier with striking imagery relating war experiences in Iraq and the latter acclamation to civilian life. If you have ever wanted to feel and discover what Veterans face both in the great of battle and in the silence of suffering, Over There will open your heart.. Regret, suicide, love, lost, naivete, destruction, are deeply woven within the candid poetry of Over There
"War Poems tells a tale of our young people that" according to Joe A. War Poems tells a tale of our young people that go to war and not only lose their innocence but also their identity and in many cases, their mental health. Robert Marshall describes through powerful words how his world, anyone's world who goes to war, is turned upside down, how it feels to be a gay veteran, alone in battle zones with little to no contact with family, with the "ribbons" back home. A must read for anyone who wants to understand the immeasurable toll that war takes on our service men.. Buy it Now Robert achieves an incredibly rare accomplishment in "War Poems: Over There." It's not often that an author finds the right order and the right words to describe the exact thoughts, worries, fears, hopes, values, and dreams that thousands of young men have on the tips of their tongue but just can't articulate. He discovers these through a journey filled with danger, but somehow keep the presence of mind to make profound observations about death, masculinity, love, and loyalty. Toying with their ambiguities . James Keyser said The closest you can get. . Without actually serving.I found this piece through a friend's recommendation on Facebook. It really gives a window into the conscience of the service people getting by in this time of perpetual warfare.