Mark Lee Greenblatt

Written to highlight some heroes of the modern American wars, the author spins detailed reporting and graphic descriptions to take the reader on a journey with our forces to understand their challenges and examples of heroism under fire. The humanity of these soldiers is on display beyond the acts of heroism. As war heroes of the past, who often were the first to hand off that title to other soldiers who did not get recognition, we see average people in trying circumstances rise to demonstrate bravery, sacrificial love for comrades, and the high price paid by the dead and the survivors, that characterizes our combat troops.

The book is well written but not consistently as engaging as other writers of the genre. That being said, it is a good read and contributes greatly to the history of modern warfare and is a fitting tribute to the subjects of this book.… (plus d'informations)

In his work Valor: Unsung Heroes from Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front, attorney Mark Lee Greenblatt has compiled a moving anthology of combat experiences from several veterans of our nation's most recent wars. Recognizing that the personal stories of our veterans should be preserved, and indeed shared, in order to help the public better realize the life and death struggles that our men and women in uniform face in their service to our country, Greenblatt devoted himself to reaching out to the veterans, their friends and families, and official military sources in order to relate as accurately as possible these occurrences of extreme selflessness. From the rescue of downed helicopter pilots in Iraq's infamous Triangle of Death to isolated Marines engaged in a desperate firefight with determined insurgents, the harrowing stories draw the reader deep into the heat of the action thanks to Greenblatt's easy prose and ability to relate the veterans' experiences in a way that those without military experience can still appreciate. It's quite clear that the author took the time to get to know the men that he writes about as he provides a glimpse into their pre- and post-military lives and presents much of the details of their experiences in their own words. Valor is recommended reading for military history enthusiasts and those who wish to gain a better understanding of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars than is presented on the nightly news. In all honesty, this book should be mandatory reading for those who make their career, or are considering a career, in national politics.… (plus d'informations)