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Will They Ever Trust Us Again?: Letters from the War Zoneby Michael Moore
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Personal letters to Michael Moore from soldiers, veterans and their families — published for the first time — sharing their thoughts and feelings about the war in Iraq, with an Introduction by Moore. Fahrenheit 9/11, the #1 documentary of all time, generated lots of attention and debate — and lots of mail. Michael Moore received scores of letters from active-duty GIs stationed in Iraq as well as family members of those soldiers and military veterans, all wanting to share a side of a story that hasn?t been told elsewhere. With the publication of Will They Ever Trust Us Again?, they will finally be heard. Will They Ever Trust Us Again? goes beyond politics and gets to the heart of what the fighting in Iraq and the War on Terror are really about, from the people affected firsthand. The title is taken from a line in Fahrenheit 9/11, which asks the question: Can our men and women in uniform ever trust our country's leaders again, trust that they will be sent into war only when absolutely necessary? To many in the military, and those who wrote letters to Michael Moore, that answer is no. A provocative collection for anyone who truly supports our troops, Moore's latest book will certainly be the most talked-about publication of the year. Review:"Over the last year, Moore invited soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as their friends and family members, to send him letters. He received 'thousands' of responses, mostly via his Web site, and this book presents a sampling of those transmissions. Some are short notes thanking Moore for Fahrenheit 9/11 and ranting against Republicans, but the vast majority are personal stories written with passion and an obvious mixture of emotions — anger at the Bush administration ('I signed a contract with the government to serve in our military, and proudly, but I never thought that our military would be used in such a self-serving, crooked, and disgraceful way'), remorse ('It didn?t hit me until I saw Fahrenheit 9/11 that I was driving the ship that was sending planes to kill people'), fear ('I am wondering if this is the last Christmas I will spend with my son') and sorrow ('Chris, the dead young man, was a former student of mine. This incredibly stupid war now has a face and a name, and I find I can?t quit crying'). A recurring story is that of the naïve teenager who signed up 'looking for some extra pocket money and a way to college' and who is now jaded, angry and searching for a way out. In his introduction, Moore writes, 'What makes these comments unique and so intense is the fact that they are not the words of the Left or the rhetoric of the antiwar movement — they are the war movement.' It?s clear, however, that many of the contributors are Left-leaning or firmly in the Democrats? camp. Not a word of dissension (and it?s safe to assume the Moore has received letters from those who don?t agree with him) is included here. Nevertheless, this collection packs the emotional punch of a SCUD missile and will open readers? eyes to the fact that it?s not just the country that?s divided; the soldiers fighting overseas are, too." Publishers Weekly (Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"Over the last year, Moore invited soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as their friends and family members, to send him letters. He received 'thousands' of responses, mostly via his Web site, and this book presents a sampling of those transmissions. Some are short notes thanking Moore for Fahrenheit 9/11 and ranting against Republicans, but the vast majority are personal stories written with passion and an obvious mixture of emotions-anger at the Bush administration ('I signed a contract with the government to serve in our military, and proudly, but I never thought that our military would be used in such a self-serving, crooked, and disgraceful way'), remorse ('It didn't hit me until I saw Fahrenheit 9/11 that I was driving the ship that was sending planes to kill people'), fear ('I am wondering if this is the last Christmas I will spend with my son') and sorrow ('Chris, the dead young man, was a former student of mine. This incredibly stupid war now has a face and a name, and I find I can't quit crying'). A recurring story is that of the naïve teenager who signed up 'looking for some extra pocket money and a way to college' and who is now jaded, angry and searching for a way out. In his introduction, Moore writes, 'What makes these comments unique and so intense is the fact that they are not the words of the Left or the rhetoric of the antiwar movement-they are the war movement.' It's clear, however, that many of the contributors are Left-leaning or firmly in the Democrats' camp. Not a word of dissension (and it's safe to assume the Moore has received letters from those who don't agree with him) is included here. Nevertheless, this collection packs the emotional punch of a SCUD missile and will open readers' eyes to the fact that it's not just the country that's divided; the soldiers fighting overseas are, too." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Synopsis:The bestselling author and filmmaker (Fahrenheit 9/11) shares a slew of letters from U.S. soldiers in Iraq that he has received, which he feels obligated to publish. These letters provide a unique perspective on what it means to be a part of today's volunteer military. Synopsis:A collection of heart-wrenching and provocative letters from active duty G.I.s, parents, wives, and veterans to Michael Moore, sharing their thoughts and feelings about the war in Iraq. With an introduction and commentary by Michael Moore. Also includes a resource section about how to help the soldiers in Iraq. About the AuthorMichael Moore is the #1 best-selling author of four books, including Dude, Where's My Country?; Stupid White Men...and Other Excuses for the State of the Nation; Adventures in a TV Nation; and Downsize This!. He is also an Academy? Award-winning director of documentaries including Bowling for Columbine, The Big One, and Roger and Me. His latest, Fahrenheit 9/11, was named Winner, Best Picture at the Cannes Film Festival 2004. He also had two acclaimed TV series, TV Nation and The Awful Truth. He lives in Michigan and New York. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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