Tribe

On Homecoming and Belonging

De: Sebastian Junger

Narrado por: Sebastian Junger

We have a strong instinct to belong to small groups defined by clear purpose and understanding--"tribes." This tribal connection has been largely lost in modern society, but regaining it may be the key to our psychological survival.

Decades before the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin lamented that English settlers were constantly fleeing over to the Indians-but Indians almost never did the same. Tribal society has been exerting an almost gravitational pull on Westerners for hundreds of years, and the reason lies deep in our evolutionary past as a communal species. The most recent example of that attraction is combat veterans who come home to find themselves missing the incredibly intimate bonds of platoon life. The loss of closeness that comes at the end of deployment may explain the high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by military veterans today.

Combining history, psychology, and anthropology, Tribe explores what we can learn from tribal societies about loyalty, belonging, and the eternal human quest for meaning. It explains the irony that-for many veterans as well as civilians-war feels better than peace, adversity can turn out to be a blessing, and disasters are sometimes remembered more fondly than weddings or tropical vacations. Tribe explains why we are stronger when we come together, and how that can be achieved even in today's divided world.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Junger has raised one of the most provocative ideas of this campaign season--and accidentally written one of its most intriguing political books."—The New York Times

"There are three excellent reasons to read Sebastian Junger's new book: the clarity of his thought, the elegance of his prose, and the provocativeness of his chosen subject. Within a compact space, the sheer range of his inquiry is astounding."—S. C. Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author of Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon

"Sebastian Junger has turned the multifaceted problem of returning veterans on its head. It's not so much about what's wrong with the veterans, but what's wrong with us. If we made the changes suggested in TRIBE, not only our returning veterans, but all of us, would be happier and healthier. Please read this book."—Karl Marlantes, New York Times bestselling author of Matterhorn and What It Is Like to Go to War

"Junger uses every word in this slim volume to make a passionate, compelling case for a more egalitarian society."—Booklist

"The author resists the temptation to glorify war as the solution to a nation's mental ills and warns against the tendency "to romanticize Indian life," but he does succeed in showing "the complicated blessings of 'civilization,' " while issuing warnings about divisiveness and selfishness that should resonate in an election year. The themes implicit in the author's bestsellers are explicit in this slim yet illuminating volume."—Kirkus Reviews

"Thought-provoking...a gem."—The Washington Post

"TRIBE is an important wake-up call. Let's hope we don't sleep through the alarm."—Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Compelling...Junger...offers a starting point for mending some of the toxic divisiveness rampant in our current political and cultural climate."—The Boston Globe

"Junger argues with candor and grace for the everlasting remedies of community and connectedness."—O Magazine

"TRIBE is a fascinating, eloquent and thought-provoking book..packed with ideas...It could help us to think more deeply about how to help men and women battered by war to find a new purpose in peace."—The Times of London

"This is a brilliant little book driven by a powerful idea and series of reflections by the bestselling author of the bestselling books The Perfect Storm and War, and the film documentary Restrepo, about fighting in Afghanistan...The strongest experience of companionship and community often comes with the extremes of war. Junger is particularly good on the stress and exhilaration experienced by reporters, aid workers, and soldiers in combat - and the difficulties they face on return...I would give this gem of an essay to anyone embarking on the understanding of human society and governance."—Evening Standard

Insightful, balanced, masterfully read

This book was outstanding. I especially liked the reading, it was authoritative, pensive and inspired a sense of true wisdom. Excellent.

Important

As a veteran, this is one of the most important works on schisms between civilians and warriors in our culture.

Incredible revelation of isolation in society now

Of all the books I've found on Audible, this is the book I've been most excited to have discovered. I feel deeply the same isolation in modern society that the author describes. Something is terribly lacking in society, something that has existed in times of hardships.

Encouraging and thought provoking

Fantastic book on what binds people together. Everyone has a tribe that they belong to.

just a great book

great book, just a little short, but all in all, wonderful book. I would highly recommend this book.

Shocking insights -

Best book I've read in recent times about life, war, PTSD, and how to relate to people for a better society. amazing research and insights. excellent

I don't write reviews

This might be one of the best books I've ever experienced.
I cannot speak highly enough about this book.

Just Superb!

This book is superbly thought out, superbly written, and superbly stimulates thought and open conversation.

I can't wait to read another of his books!

insightful

Junger shares some fundamental truths about what it means to be human, and part of a society's fabric.

excellent book

I have learned so much and have finally found the words to describe this ache.