By: Ryan Smithson
Summer Reading 2011 (SR2011)
Ghosts of War is the true story of Ryan Smithson, the story of his beginning, his basic training, his year in Irag, and his life in America after his return. It tells the story of why he went to Iraq, why he felt he was needed there. I believe the quote on the front cover, and in the book, sums it up; "If I don't do something, who will?"
I read this book for two reasons: one, to review it for the blog, and two, because I wanted to see if this true telling of war, and death, could faze myself from joining the military. It has only confirmed what I want to do. This story was gruesome, overwhelming, and heartbreaking, yet inspiring, and informative all at the same time. If you want to join the military, I recommend you read this book, it will test you on whether or not you belong there.
Rating: 5/5
Violence: PG-13, for a story about a war zone, it's surprisingly not very violent
Sexual Content: PG, nothing except kisses
Languuage: R, every word is said that I know of
~Katie
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