Review: Very, very well done
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2013
When I chose this book to read I was looking for something outside of my normal reading choices. Rarely do I read non-fiction for entertainment because the subject matter always seems so heavy and bogged down and it is not something that I'd find enjoyment or relaxation from upon reading. This book, however, truly exceeded my expectations. Not coming from a military background myself or a military family, I was worried that much of the subject matter would be beyond my interest or grasp. Instead it was quite the opposite. I very much enjoyed the first hand account of the experiences of this soldier in Somalia because they were real - good and bad. Nothing was sugar coated and I believe the author was true to his personal feelings and interactions with the Somalian people and our military. I loved the rare glimpse it gave me into a world I am sure I will be unable to experience first hand in my lifetime. It actually helped me understand better what the history has been for this part of the world and why things are as they are today. The military references and relationships were easily understandable by someone like me with next to no personal experience in these areas. In the end I was very happy I chose this book as I am deeply interested in different cultures from all over the world and what makes them into the society they have become.