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Johnny Got His Gun
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Joe Bonham is dead though he lives. He’s stuck in a womb-like purgatory created by war. After being savagely injured by an artillery blast, he becomes prisoner to his own ruminations and broken body. His vivid consciousness stream illustrates fond memories, dreams, and present day, at times not quite sure if he’s sleeping or awake. I often read through tears, my heart only able to take a couple of chapters at a time. Absolutely brilliant.
PS. If you aren’t already aware, Metallica’s brilliant song/video for “One” is based on this book and film.
PS. If you aren’t already aware, Metallica’s brilliant song/video for “One” is based on this book and film.
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February 19, 2019
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February 19, 2019
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My son's a big Metallica fan, but I didn't know this song - thanks for pointing that out!
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The picturebook Krieg dem Kriege by Ernst Friedrich is the pictursize Johnny got his gun. It has german, english and french in one book, threelingual. Look it up in google, but be warned.
Last letters from Stalingrad.
Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield is great too.
and non war --> Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind, enjoybale if it is your kind of taste.
You may also like Animal Farm and 1984, both written by George Orwell
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