The Long Walk: A Story of War and the Life That Follows Audiobook

" A tough read. A Silicon Valley Reads selection. This is the story of the author who is deployed to the Middle East 2 times and is on a bomb-defusing squad. Horrific stories of what happened over there. And the terrible toll it takes on the mind of the soldiers. "

" Riveting and eloquently written, deserves a much wider audience. "

" I picked up Brian Castner's book since it was chosen as one of the two selections for this year's Silicon Valley Reads. I did not expect to like or necessarily even finish the book. However, from the very first sentence to the last, I could hardly put this book down. I ended up reading it in 24 hours. I highly recommend it to everyone. "

" So, so, so good. Seriously, so good. An amazing description of PTSD and other mental health issues in a Iraq war veteran. "

" Generally speaking, I like depressing books, but this one was SUPER depressing. I liked it, because it was written differently, and the way the author continually went back and forth from past to present was interesting, but I seriously need some ice cream and a hug after this one. "

" Humbling. Appreciable. Real lesson for me on stress management. . Love it "

" I thought this book was very good. I was very surprised and pleased with how well written it was. If you are a person who doesn't care for war memoirs you could read this book simply for the beauty of the writing. "

" Excellent evocation of the MidEast war(s) the US has been fighting from a bomb de-fuser with 3 tours plus. His description of PTSD is less compelling., read by therapist. "

" This was an interesting read about a bomb disector, who works to disengage live bombs and IEDs in Iraq. He eventually returned home with PTSD, which he referred to as "Crazy". I enjoyed his perspective, but I did not engage me like I was expecting. It was okay, but not great. "

" This book should be read by anyone with PTSD or anyone living with someone with PTSD. I was fairly disturbed with the end of the book - the VA at it's finest. "

" This was a very disturbing book. "

" 3/8/13. I am a psychologist who works closely with veterans. Thanks for this look inside Brian! You've helped lots of your brothers by telling your story. "

" Heart-wrenching and surprisingly poetic. Reads more like a novel than a memoir. "

" Some gripping accounts of bomb disposal work in Iraq, and the resulting PTSD the author suffers. Our soldiers are coming home damaged. "

" Savagely honest. Mr. Castner shares his inner thoughts in a self-effacing, candid manner. I don't think he wrote this book looking for any attention or glory, I get the feeling he wrote it because it helped him and he truly wanted to help others. "