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The Yellow Birds

By Kevin Powers
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The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers is a poignant exploration of the haunting realities of war. It follows two young soldiers, Bartle and Murph, as they navigate the psychological and emotional tolls of their deployment in Iraq. Through their bond, the narrative delves into themes of friendship, loss, and the enduring impacts of war on the human psyche.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to poignant narratives exploring the emotional and psychological impacts of war. The author, having served as a veteran, provides a hauntingly realistic depiction of soldiers' experiences during and after combat, blending poetic prose with raw honesty. If compelling character studies and reflections on the nature of bravery and tragedy appeal to you, this story is likely to resonate.

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An unforgettable depiction of the psychological impact of war, by a young Iraq veteran and poet, The Yellow Birds has been hailed as a modern classic.

An unforgettable depiction of the psychological impact of war, by a young Iraq veteran and poet, THE YELLOW BIRDS is already being hailed as a modern classic.

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The Yellow Birds

WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN FIRST BOOK AWARD

A soldier's broken promise ... a mother's loss ... an agonizing truth. The Yellow Birds gives a powerful, emotional insight into the human cost of war - its impact on soldiers, their families, and, most of all, what it is like to return home but never be able to leave the memories behind.

Kevin Powers served two terms as a machine gunner with the US army in Iraq. On his return, he was asked one question more than any other: "What was it like over there?"

The Yellow Birds is his attempt to reckon with that question.

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The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers has been widely praised in reviews for its exquisite craftsmanship, described as a beautifully accomplished work and a must-read. Critics have hailed it as a masterpiece and classic, highlighting its visceral and poignant narrative. The novel is celebrated for its remarkable intensity and powerful expression, offering a compelling exploration of beauty amidst the harsh realities of war.

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ISBN: 9781444756142

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Kevin Powers was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, and holds an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a Michener Fellow in Poetry. He served in the US Army in 2004 and 2005 in Iraq, where he was deployed as a machine gunner in Mosul and Tal Afar. He currently lives in Florence, where his wife studies fashion.

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