Jarhead: A Marine's Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780743244916)

In his New York Times bestselling chronicle of military life, Anthony Swofford weaves his experiences in war with vivid accounts of boot camp, reflections on the mythos of the marines, and remembrances of battles with lovers and family.When the U.S. Marines -- or "jarheads" -- were sent to Saudi Arabia in 1990 for the first Gulf War, Anthony Swofford was there. He lived in sand for six months; he was punished by boredom and fear; he considered suicide, pulled a gun on a fellow marine, and was targeted by both enemy and friendly fire. As engagement with the Iraqis drew near, he was forced to consider what it means to be an American, a soldier, a son of a soldier, and a man.

Author: Anthony Swofford
ISBN-10: 0743244915
ISBN-13: 9780743244916
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Language: English
Published: 12/16/2003
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.56w x 0.68d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.9
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 76222 / Jarhead: A Marine's Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 12/28/2003 pg. 16