The Yellow Birds
A Novel
What's it about
What does it take to survive a war, only to lose yourself upon returning home? This gripping summary explores the devastating psychological toll of conflict through the eyes of a young soldier haunted by a promise he couldn't keep to his friend's mother. You'll discover the brutal realities of combat and the disorienting struggle of readjusting to civilian life. Unpack the powerful themes of memory, guilt, and the impossible weight of survival as one soldier confronts the ghosts of his past and the truth of what happened in the war.
Meet the author
Kevin Powers served as a machine gunner with the U.S. Army in Mosul and Tal Afar, Iraq, an experience that profoundly informs his award-winning writing. Drawing directly from his military service from 2004 to 2005, Powers channels the stark realities of conflict and the complex emotional landscape of a soldier's return home. This firsthand perspective provides The Yellow Birds with its haunting authenticity and has established him as a vital voice in contemporary war literature.
The Script
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