Phil Klay Poradie kníh

After leaving the Marines a decade ago, Phil Klay joined a community of veterans confronting the meaning of their wartime experiences and their implications for American identity. War has always been integral to this identity, from the Revolutionary War to the World Wars, but the current post-9/11 conflicts remain largely invisible to most Americans. While a small group of soldiers and their families are deeply affected, the broader population often remains unaware of the ongoing nature of these wars. This disconnect creates a significant divide between military and civilian life, leading to a moral blind spot regarding the consequences of American military actions abroad. Klay's powerful essays explore this chasm, posing critical questions about the sacrifices asked of young Americans and the underlying reasons for these demands. He examines what binds the nation together and how these inquiries are interconnected. The answers to these questions will significantly influence the future trajectory of the country, making Klay's reflections on these pressing issues both timely and essential.

After leaving the Marines a decade ago, Phil Klay joined a community of veterans confronting the significance of their wartime experiences for themselves and the nation. American identity has always been intertwined with war, from the Revolutionary War to the World Wars that established the U.S. as a superpower. The current conflicts raise questions about our national identity and civic responsibility. Unlike previous wars, the post-9/11 conflicts remain largely unacknowledged by the broader public, creating a disconnect between those who serve and the civilian population. This disconnect manifests as a moral blind spot, which Klay explores in his powerful essays. He examines the implications of American military actions abroad, often overlooked yet profoundly impactful. The tension between military and civilian life in America is a central theme, prompting critical reflections on the reasons we ask young Americans to fight and sacrifice. Klay's work challenges readers to confront these difficult questions, emphasizing their importance in shaping the future of a divided nation. How we respond to these inquiries will significantly influence the direction of our troubled country.

An astonishing novel about the moral cost of war, from the author of the National Book Award-winning Redeployment.

Návrat z misie od Phila Klaya zavedie čitateľa do prvých línií vojenských konfliktov v Iraku a Afganistane a taktiež nazerá na situáciu vojakov, ktorí sa z bojov vrátili domov. Kniha je popretkávaná témami brutality a viery, viny a strachu, bezmocnosti a hrdinstva a boja o prežitie. Postavy jej príbehov sa snažia o jediné: nájsť zmysel v chaose, ktorý ich obklopuje. Kniha Návrat z misie je to najlepšie, čo si môžete zo súčasnej vojnovej literatúry prečítať. Klay neuveriteľne živo opisuje dva svety, ktoré obývajú vojaci naprieč národmi a kontinentmi: prvý je zložený z extrémov a ten druhý je svetom strát. Hrubozrnný realizmus a emocionálna hĺbka robia z autora jedného z najtalentovanejších hlasov svojej generácie. Príbehy, ktoré predkladá Phil Klay, sú precízne vystavané psychologické trilery. Mladý autor podáva brilantnú analýzu rozmarov vojny so všetkými jej komplikáciami. Kniha získala americkú Národnú cenu za literatúru a The New York Times Book Review označil Návrat z misie Phila Klaya za jednu z najlepších kníh roka 2015.