Kevin Powers served as a machine gunner with the US Army in Iraq. On his return, he was asked one question more than any other : "What was it like over there ? ". In his attempt to answer that question, Powers has written one of the most haunting, true and moving novels of our time. It offers a powerful insight into the impact of war on both soldiers and their families, ultimately revealing how it feels to return home, but never be able to leave the memories behind.
Kevin Powers served as a machine gunner with the US Army in Iraq. On his return, he was asked one question more than any other : "What was it like over there ? ". In his attempt to answer that question, Powers has written one of the most haunting, true and moving novels of our time. It offers a powerful insight into the impact of war on both soldiers and their families, ultimately revealing how it feels to return home, but never be able to leave the memories behind.