Behind the Lines: Powerful and Revealing American and Foreign War Letters--and One Man's Search to Find Them
by Andrew Carroll
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Author: Andrew CarrollEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-26
ISBN: 0743256174
Number of pages: 512
Publisher: Scribner
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Summary: 4 Stars
The only problem I had with this book was its' length. I found myself wanting to reach the end and start something else. BUT, on the plus side, the 'true' letters, without the aid of being 'cleaned up' by correct spelling or punctuation really, really added a lot. You may find a letter now and then that really doesn't hold your interest. Do not stop there, or you will miss out on some very wonderful, interesting text.
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Summary of Behind the Lines: Powerful and Revealing American and Foreign War Letters--and One Man's Search to Find Them
Andrew Carroll spent three years traveling throughout the United States and around the world to seek out the most powerful and unforgettable letters ever written during American wars.Behind the Lines is the result of that extraordinary trip and represents the first book of its kind: a dramatic, intimate, and revealing look at warfare as seen through the personal correspondence of US and foreign troops and civilians who have experienced major conflicts firsthand. From handwritten missives penned during the American Revolution to e-mails from Afghanistan and Iraq, Behind the Lines captures the full spectrum of emotions -- exhilaration, fear, devotion, despair, courage, heartache, patriotism, rage, and even humor -- expressed in times of war.
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