The Yellow Birds (Broché)

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.