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Fifteen Days: Stories Of Bravery, Friendship, Life And Death From Inside The New Canadian Army (2008)

by Christie Blatchford(Favorite Author)

3.95 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0385664672 (ISBN13: 9780385664677)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Anchor Canada

review 1: The book is about the experiences of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan. The author tells stories of many different soldiers, combining them to make one overall story of her experience. It follows Canadian soldiers from the start of their deployment at the main base, all the way into deep Taliban territory. The author discusses the deaths of many soldiers; showing how she and others reacted and coped with them. She talks about different events, from holding public clinics for Afghani citizens in small rural villages, to dangerous and hectic firefights against the fierce Taliban. I was a little confused by not using chronological order, because you would learn half-way through the book about the first Canadian soldier killed in combat, but had just read abut many Canadian com... morebat deaths in previous chapters. I enjoyed how the author brought emotion by showing the way the soldiers would cope with certain conditions into the book about the soldiers, not just retelling stories. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the military or current events in the Middle East, looking for a true view, from the ground.
review 2: I found the writing style/structure of this non-fiction novel a little convoluted, but the content made it a worth-while read! The chapters are not arranged chronologically, but I recommend reading them in chronological order. (Author explains her structure decision in the Preface). The book illuminates the perspectives and experiences of certain soldiers who were serving in Afghanistan when the author was embedded there for periods of time between March and November 2006. Most stories revolve around the deaths of Canadian soldiers and I found myself sometimes wishing for more emphasis on other soldiers as well. However, it’s still a great resource to help us get to know some of Canada’s soldiers. less

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