
The Mirror Test
America at War in Iraq and Afghanistan
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J. Kael Weston
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J. Kael Weston
A powerfully written firsthand account of the human costs of conflict.
J. Kael Weston spent seven years on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan working for the US State Department in some of the most dangerous frontline locations. Upon his return home, while traveling the country to pay respect to the dead and wounded, he asked himself: When will these wars end? How will they be remembered and memorialized? What lessons can we learn from them?
These are questions with no quick answers but perhaps ones that might lead to a shared reckoning worthy of the sacrifices of those - troops and civilians alike - whose lives have been changed by more than a decade and a half of war.
Weston takes us from Twentynine Palms in California to Fallujah in Iraq, Khost and Helmand in Afghanistan, Maryland, Colorado, Wyoming, and New York City as well as to out-of-the-way places in Iowa and Texas. We meet generals, corporals and captains, senators and ambassadors, NATO allies, Iraqi truck drivers, city councils, imams and mullahs, Afghan schoolteachers, madrassa and college students, former Taliban fighters and ex-Guantánamo prison detainees, a torture victim, SEAL and Delta Force teams, and many marines.
The overall frame for the book, from which the title is taken, centers on soldiers who have received grievous wounds to the face. There is a moment during their recovery when they must look upon their reconstructed appearances for the first time. This is known as "the mirror test". From an intricate tapestry of voices and stories - Iraqi, Afghan, and American - Weston delivers a larger mirror test for our nation in its global role. An unflinching and deep examination of the interplay between warfare and diplomacy, this is an essential book - a crucial look at America now, how it is viewed in the world, and how the nation views itself.
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Good information
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reflections of humanity
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Unique and welcom perspective
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Where does The Mirror Test rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
The greatest.What did you like best about this story?
The most honest and clearheaded exploration of modernity, conflict and the inter-personal consequences of America at war.Which scene was your favorite?
"The Ego has landed."Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The scenes in Fallujah, state-side travels, reflections on "why," and so much more. This is a thick book, with a great deal to absorb. A beast of a book. Deserving a place in the pantheon of essential reads of our century. Also appreciate the rich and engaging discussion of Kael's many personal relationships formed with Iraqis and Afghans. Spending almost a decade in war zones, serving as the top (and sometimes only) foreign service diplomat in country, Kael presents a narrative that is nothing short of amazing. Remaining compassionate, and kind, while honestly exploring (with the reader) the forces, dynamics and sacrifice of a Nation at war, and the countries caught in the middle.Any additional comments?
A beast of a book. Deserving a place in the pantheon of essential reads of our century.----I hope you do read this. It is transformational. A must.
Incredible book- I cannot give high enough praise.
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Great Read. We'll Written.
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It's certainly worth the time and is a unique view into how wars are really fought and won or lost.
A must read (or listen)
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Terrible narrator
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A Must Read
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I've especially enjoyed sharing this audiobook with other Marines who served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan as I did.
I thought the authors narration of his book was the perfect choice with his voice inflections spot on with stories told. I personally related to this book 100%.
As good as the first time
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Eye opening, emotional, powerful book
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