Fobbit - David Abrams

Descriere Fobbit - David Abrams

In the satirical tradition of Catch-22 and M*A*S*H, Abrams takes readers into the chaotic world of Baghdad's Forward Operating Base Triumph. Darkly humorous and based on the author's own experiences in Iraq, this is a fantastic debut that shows a behind-the-scenes portrait of the real Iraq war. \nFobbit \'fä-bit\, noun. Definition: A U.S. soldier stationed at a Forward Operating Base who avoids combat by remaining at the base, esp. during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2011). Pejorative. \nIn the satirical tradition of Catch-22 and M*A*S*H, Fobbit takes us into the chaotic world of Baghdad's Forward Operating Base Triumph. The Forward Operating base, or FOB, is like the back-office of the battlefield - where people eat and sleep, and where a lot of soldiers have what looks suspiciously like a desk job. Male and female soldiers are trying to find an empty Porta Potty in which to get acquainted, grunts are playing Xbox and watching NASCAR between missions, and a lot of the senior staff are more concerned about getting to the chow hall in time for the Friday night all-you-can-eat seafood special than worrying about little things like military strategy. \n \nDarkly humorous and based on the author's own experiences in Iraq, Fobbit is a fantastic debut that shows us a behind-the-scenes portrait of the real Iraq war. \n\n

Detalii

Brand

Grove Press, Black Cat

Categorie

ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9780802120328

Magazine

1

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in stock