War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning Audiobook

" This book is both a personal account of a journalist that has been to many wars, and also a philosophical take on why we fight war, and what it brings to us. I would have like for narration speed to be up till 2.5/2.75 speed as with other audiobook services as if you are both listening and reading it can be a bit too slow at times. "

" Chris Hedges was a war correspondent in some of the ugliest wars of the twentieth century, and this book is the product of his observations and research. He is fascinated by what makes us people who go to war, who do this awful thing, and who keep doing it. I read this years ago, but I think I may re-read it soon, because I recall his insight being absolutely fascinating. "

" Finished this book awhile ago. Great, original read. Hedges at his very best. "

" Many great examples of the mayhem and destruction of materials and people caused by warfare. Its causes its motivations its marketing and its selling - the emptiness feeling after. A call to repentance "

" Chris Hedges, a former war correspondent, presents his theory regarding the proliferation of warfare. By using his experience of being embedded in conflicts in such places as Kosova and El Salvador, Hedges keeps the reader at the edge of their seat while providing an indepth analysis of war as the proliferation of a myth. I would recommend this book to anyone who asks themselves why young men unnecessarily march off to die in armed combat. "

" It's just plain difficult to explain my reaction to this book. So instead of hurling adjectives about let me just say that it's true, will and has been wildly misunderstood - even by those heaping praise upon it - and is truly a must read. "

" Powerful, passionate, troubling book. The author has several more recent books as well, one on the religious right and a new one on the mess we are currently in. "

" This author has some really interesting thoughts on war and why we seem so doomed to repeat it. Don't be put off by the horrible title. "

" a nerd who's been in the shit. "

" One of the most important books ever written. "

" I really don't like this book. I didn't read it all the way through for class because I had no time to finish it, but it really isn't worth reading. The literature references were helpful because that's the way I can connect to things. "

" Haunting, moving, and utterly true. "

" Reporter who's been through the wars and was prescient about the folly of Iraq explains why we rally around the flag. He's right -- nationalism, especially when combined with religion, is an incredibly strong force during a time of crisis. "

" Great analysis of the horrors of war, our national shame, and our current dilemma. "

" Necessary trauma literature. "

" ...is it? "

" Hedges presents a very articulate argument against war based on his personal experience as a journalist. "

" Amazingly written, "

" I wish I had had more time with this book. it was a lot to take in. I want to come back to it. "

" Eloquent, powerful. "

" This book will never get old. Certainly does an accurate job at debunking myths about war. "

" Brilliant and searing. "

" Amazing and gripping read. Anyone who reads this will never think of war or watch the news in the same way again. "

" One of the most extraordinary, unforgettable, powerful and important books I've ever read. "

" War isn't pretty. A sad but great little book. "