The Iraq War: Life of an American Soldier in Iraq (American War Library) [Hardcover]

Michael V. Uschan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 2004

Wisconsin Writers 2004 Juvenile Nonfiction Award

American soldiers did more than fight and win the Iraq War. In the aftermath of combat, they worked to reconstruct a nation shattered by war, including building and repairing schools. While serving in Iraq, soldiers faced many hardships, from the continued threat of attack to the loneliness of being separated from family and friends. (20010801)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The text is supplemented by quotes from primary-source materials such as letters, diaries, and published accounts written by soldiers, nurses, and civilians."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010601)

"A forward explains why it is important to look at America as a country defined by the wars it chose to wage while an introduction seeks to explain why the United States chose to wage this particular war. The epilogue details what happened to many of those involved. Black-and-white photographs show men, women, and materiel. (It) will appeal to a wide range of ages; clear, concise, and user-friendly, it is tailor-made for reports but will still attract browsers."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)

"The chapters that follow deal with the trained but ill-informed soldiers, living conditions, dangers, uncontrolled behaviors, postwar personal problems, closure, and lessons learned. The texts are organized in double-column pages with detailed sidebars in tinted boxes. Many primary sources are quoted...volumes are liberally illustrated with good-quality, black-and-white captioned photos. Vocabulary is appropriate while at the same time describing the situation without softening the impact or tempering the language in the soldier's statements. These are definitely titles that should be considered for purchase."
-- School Library Journal (June 2001) (School Library Journal )

"An introduction presents a brief background history...The text is then divided into five chronological chapters...The epilogue concluded with a balanced discussion of the period. Well-captioned, black-and-white photos, supplement the main presentation. Documentation is thorough, with detailed notes. This informative presentation will be a good source for reports and for general interest."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (July 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590185412
• ISBN-13: 978-1590185414
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,233,821 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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