Birdy is a kid from Harlem who ended up enlisting in the military against his father's wishes. Now he's part of "Operation Iraqi Freedom." Along with other members of his unit, they are tasked with stabilizing Iraq and creating good relations with the Iraqi people. In a very unstable country with people who do not trust them, every time Birdy's unit is sent on a mission, they fear that it will be their last.
This fictional account of war brings some very realistic feelings and images to life. It's a very insightful story about what it feels like to be away from home, to have a new "family" with members of your unit and to have fight for something you're not sure you believe in.
Great "war" book.
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