Incredibly compelling is the best way to describe the memoir Ghosts of War. Ryan Smithson felt the need to do something meaningful after the attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11. Opting for the military rather than college, Smithson joined the Army Reserves at the age of 17. Two years later he was sent to Iraq as an Army engineer. This novel recounts his experiences while there and after he returned home. His story is not the one you see on the news. This book describes what really happens during daily life as a soldier in a war zone - the danger and boredom, as well as the small moments of humanity. Ghosts of War will make you think about the sacrifices American soldiers make every day to guarantee our freedom. KR
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