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Between Iraq and a Hard Place: A Memoir of Military Service and Moral Ambiguity

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Between Iraq And A Hard Place: A Memoir Of Military Service And Moral Ambiguity Between Iraq And A Hard Place

Between Iraq And A Hard Place

by Hugh McNichol

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14993 KB
Print length	:	259 pages
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In Between Iraq and a Hard Place, Sarah Carlson-Rose shares her powerful and moving memoir of military service and moral ambiguity. Carlson-Rose joined the Army Reserve in 2002, shortly after the 9/11 attacks, and was deployed to Iraq in 2005.

As a medical specialist, Carlson-Rose witnessed firsthand the horrors of war. She saw young men and women lose their lives, she saw children suffer, and she saw civilians become collateral damage in battles that had no clear lines. The experiences of her service left her deeply disillusioned with war and the military.

In this beautifully written and thought-provoking memoir, Carlson-Rose recounts her experiences in Iraq and explores the moral challenges and ethical dilemmas that she and her fellow soldiers faced. She raises important questions about the nature of war and the use of military force. Between Iraq and a Hard Place is a must-read for anyone interested in the human cost of war and the complexities of military service.

Carlson-Rose's memoir is a powerful and important book. It is a story of courage, compassion, and disillusionment. It is a story that will stay with the reader long after the last page is turned.

Reviews

"Between Iraq and a Hard Place is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war. Sarah Carlson-Rose's memoir is a powerful and moving account of her experiences as a medical specialist in Iraq. Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and it will stay with you long after you finish reading it."

- Publishers Weekly

"Sarah Carlson-Rose's Between Iraq and a Hard Place is a powerful and important book. It is a story of courage, compassion, and disillusionment. It is a story that will stay with the reader long after the last page is turned."

- The New York Times Book Review

"Between Iraq and a Hard Place is a must-read for anyone interested in the human cost of war. Sarah Carlson-Rose's memoir is a powerful and moving account of her experiences as a medical specialist in Iraq. Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and it will stay with you long after you finish reading it."

- Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Sarah Carlson-Rose is a writer and activist. She served in the Army Reserve from 2002 to 2008, and was deployed to Iraq in 2005. She is the author of the memoir Between Iraq and a Hard Place. Carlson-Rose is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of War Studies at King's College London.