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Title: Surprised this was a 'best seller.'
Review: While I have not served in the military I have the utmost respect and gratitude for those who have, especially those in Iraq and Afghanistan. I respect Swofford's service of our country, but I found myself having pity for him as a human being both before and after his Gulf War experience.I thought this book was fair entertainment and semi-interesting at times, but I certainly wouldn't consider it great war literature along the lines of Hemingway or Dos Passos. I'm sure that those currently in Iraq or Afghanistan will have stories that will blow Swofford's away. Had it not been for our invasion of Iraq in 2003 I doubt that this book would even have been published.I would only recommend this book as casual entertainment. If you want a great account of a real event I would suggest reading (not seeing - book better than the movie) Blackhawk Down.
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