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Tribe : On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger (2016, Hardcover)
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PublisherGrand Central Publishing
ISBN-101455566381
ISBN-139781455566389
eBay Product ID (ePID)219202449
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Book TitleTribe : on Homecoming and Belonging
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicMilitary / Veterans, Sociology / General, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / Afghan War (2001-), Violence in Society, Social Psychology, Psychopathology / Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd), Military
GenreSocial Science, Biography & Autobiography, Psychology, History
AuthorSebastian Junger
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight9 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.2 in
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LCCN2016-933855
Reviews"Junger has identified one of the last cohesive tribes in America and, through an examination of its culture of self-subjugation grasps for a remedy that might reunite a fragmented civilian society."-- Elliot Ackerman, Times Literary Supplement, "An electrifying tapestry of history, anthropology, psychology and memoir that punctures the stereotype of the veteran as a war-damaged victim in need of salvation. Rather than asking how we can save our returning servicemen and women, Junger challenges us to take a hard look in the mirror and ask whether we can save ourselves."_ The Guardian, "This is a brilliant little book driven by a powerful idea and series of reflections by the bestselling author of the bestselling books The Perfect Storm and War, and the film documentary Restrepo, about fighting in Afghanistan...The strongest experience of companionship and community often comes with the extremes of war. Junger is particularly good on the stress and exhilaration experienced by reporters, aid workers, and soldiers in combat - and the difficulties they face on return...I would give this gem of an essay to anyone embarking on the understanding of human society and governance."-- Evening Standard, "Compelling...Junger...offers a starting point for mending some of the toxic divisiveness rampant in our current political and cultural climate."_ The Boston Globe, "There are three excellent reasons to read Sebastian Junger's new book: the clarity of his thought, the elegance of his prose, and the provocativeness of his chosen subject. Within a compact space, the sheer range of his inquiry is astounding."_ S. C. Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author of Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon, "TRIBE is an important wake-up call. Let's hope we don't sleep through the alarm." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Sebastian Junger has turned the multifaceted problem of returning veterans on its head. It's not so much about what's wrong with the veterans, but what's wrong with us. If we made the changes suggested in TRIBE, not only our returning veterans, but all of us, would be happier and healthier. Please read this book."-- Karl Marlantes%2C%26 %3B New York Times bestselling author of Matterhorn and What It Is Like to Go to War, "Junger argues with candor and grace for the everlasting remedies of community and connectedness."-- O Magazine, "The author resists the temptation to glorify war as the solution to a nation's mental ills and warns against the tendency "to romanticize Indian life," but he does succeed in showing "the complicated blessings of 'civilization,' " while issuing warnings about divisiveness and selfishness that should resonate in an election year. The themes implicit in the author's bestsellers are explicit in this slim yet illuminating volume."_ Kirkus Reviews, "The author resists the temptation to glorify war as the solution to a nation's mental ills and warns against the tendency "to romanticize Indian life," but he does succeed in showing "the complicated blessings of 'civilization,' " while issuing warnings about divisiveness and selfishness that should resonate in an election year. The themes implicit in the author's bestsellers are explicit in this slim yet illuminating volume." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Sebastian Junger has turned the multifaceted problem of returning veterans on its head. It's not so much about what's wrong with the veterans, but what's wrong with us. If we made the changes suggested in TRIBE, not only our returning veterans, but all of us, would be happier and healthier. Please read this book." -- Karl Marlantes, New York Times bestselling author of Matterhorn and What It Is Like to Go to War, TRIBE is a fascinating look into why inspires ancient human virtues of honor, courage and commitment on the battlefield, and the difficulty that can arise when a combat tour is over. While the book may easily fit in a soldier's small cargo pocket, it packs immensely valuable insight that is sure to bring understanding to military and civilian readers alike.-- San Antonio Express-News, "Junger has raised one of the most provocative ideas of this campaign season--and accidentally written one of its most intriguing political books." -- The New York Times, "TRIBE is a fascinating, eloquent and thought-provoking book..packed with ideas...It could help us to think more deeply about how to help men and women battered by war to find a new purpose in peace."-- The Times of London, "There are three excellent reasons to read Sebastian Junger's new book: the clarity of his thought, the elegance of his prose, and the provocativeness of his chosen subject. Within a compact space, the sheer range of his inquiry is astounding."-- S. C. Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author of Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon, "Compelling...Junger...offers a starting point for mending some of the toxic divisiveness rampant in our current political and cultural climate." -- The Boston Globe, TRIBE is an extended reflection on the need for inclusion and belonging...written by an impassioned war correspondent less concerned with the scars of battle than the psychological dislocation experienced by those returning home, who have experienced tribal inclusion, but now face a future without it._ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "TRIBE is a fascinating, eloquent and thought-provoking book..packed with ideas...It could help us to think more deeply about how to help men and women battered by war to find a new purpose in peace."_ The Times of London, "Sebastian Junger has turned the multifaceted problem of returning veterans on its head. It's not so much about what's wrong with the veterans, but what's wrong with us. If we made the changes suggested in TRIBE, not only our returning veterans, but all of us, would be happier and healthier. Please read this book."-- Karl Marlantes, New York Times bestselling author of Matterhorn and What It Is Like to Go to War, "There are three excellent reasons to read Sebastian Junger's new book: the clarity of his thought, the elegance of his prose, and the provocativeness of his chosen subject. Within a compact space, the sheer range of his inquiry is astounding."-- S. C. Gwynne%2C%26 %3B New York Times bestselling author of Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon, "TRIBE is a fascinating, eloquent and thought-provoking book..packed with ideas...It could help us to think more deeply about how to help men and women battered by war to find a new purpose in peace." -- The Times of London, "Sebastian Junger has turned the multifaceted problem of returning veterans on its head. It's not so much about what's wrong with the veterans, but what's wrong with us. If we made the changes suggested in TRIBE, not only our returning veterans, but all of us, would be happier and healthier. Please read this book."_ Karl Marlantes, New York Times bestselling author of Matterhorn and What It Is Like to Go to War, "Junger has raised one of the most provocative ideas of this campaign season--and accidentally written one of its most intriguing political books."-- The New York Times, TRIBE is a fascinating look into why inspires ancient human virtues of honor, courage and commitment on the battlefield, and the difficulty that can arise when a combat tour is over. While the book may easily fit in a soldier's small cargo pocket, it packs immensely valuable insight that is sure to bring understanding to military and civilian readers alike. -- San Antonio Express-News, I first read about this history several months ago in Sebastian Junger's excellent book, TRIBE. It has haunted me since. It raises the possibility that our culture is built on some fundamental error about what makes people happy and fulfilled._ David Brooks, The New York Times, I first read about this history several months ago in Sebastian Junger's excellent book, TRIBE. It has haunted me since. It raises the possibility that our culture is built on some fundamental error about what makes people happy and fulfilled.-- David Brooks, The New York Times, "This is a brilliant little book driven by a powerful idea and series of reflections by the bestselling author of the bestselling books The Perfect Storm and War, and the film documentary Restrepo, about fighting in Afghanistan...The strongest experience of companionship and community often comes with the extremes of war. Junger is particularly good on the stress and exhilaration experienced by reporters, aid workers, and soldiers in combat - and the difficulties they face on return...I would give this gem of an essay to anyone embarking on the understanding of human society and governance."_ Evening Standard, "Junger uses every word in this slim volume to make a passionate, compelling case for a more egalitarian society."_ Booklist, "TRIBE is an important wake-up call. Let's hope we don't sleep through the alarm."-- Minneapolis Star Tribune, TRIBE is an extended reflection on the need for inclusion and belonging...written by an impassioned war correspondent less concerned with the scars of battle than the psychological dislocation experienced by those returning home, who have experienced tribal inclusion, but now face a future without it.-- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Junger argues with candor and grace for the everlasting remedies of community and connectedness."_ O Magazine, "This is a brilliant little book driven by a powerful idea and series of reflections by the bestselling author of the bestselling books The Perfect Storm and War, and the film documentary Restrepo, about fighting in Afghanistan...The strongest experience of companionship and community often comes with the extremes of war. Junger is particularly good on the stress and exhilaration experienced by reporters, aid workers, and soldiers in combat - and the difficulties they face on return...I would give this gem of an essay to anyone embarking on the understanding of human society and governance." -- Evening Standard, "Junger argues with candor and grace for the everlasting remedies of community and connectedness." -- O Magazine, TRIBE is a fascinating look into why inspires ancient human virtues of honor, courage and commitment on the battlefield, and the difficulty that can arise when a combat tour is over. While the book may easily fit in a soldier's small cargo pocket, it packs immensely valuable insight that is sure to bring understanding to military and civilian readers alike._ San Antonio Express-News, "Junger has raised one of the most provocative ideas of this campaign season--and accidentally written one of its most intriguing political books."_ The New York Times, TRIBE is an extended reflection on the need for inclusion and belonging...written by an impassioned war correspondent less concerned with the scars of battle than the psychological dislocation experienced by those returning home, who have experienced tribal inclusion, but now face a future without it. -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Junger uses every word in this slim volume to make a passionate, compelling case for a more egalitarian society."-- Booklist, "Junger has identified one of the last cohesive tribes in America and, through an examination of its culture of self-subjugation grasps for a remedy that might reunite a fragmented civilian society." -- Elliot Ackerman, Times Literary Supplement, "Junger uses every word in this slim volume to make a passionate, compelling case for a more egalitarian society." -- Booklist, "An electrifying tapestry of history, anthropology, psychology and memoir that punctures the stereotype of the veteran as a war-damaged victim in need of salvation. Rather than asking how we can save our returning servicemen and women, Junger challenges us to take a hard look in the mirror and ask whether we can save ourselves." -- The Guardian, "The author resists the temptation to glorify war as the solution to a nation's mental ills and warns against the tendency "to romanticize Indian life," but he does succeed in showing "the complicated blessings of 'civilization,' " while issuing warnings about divisiveness and selfishness that should resonate in an election year. The themes implicit in the author's bestsellers are explicit in this slim yet illuminating volume."-- Kirkus Reviews, "Junger has identified one of the last cohesive tribes in America and, through an examination of its culture of self-subjugation grasps for a remedy that might reunite a fragmented civilian society."_ Elliot Ackerman, Times Literary Supplement, I first read about this history several months ago in Sebastian Junger's excellent book, TRIBE. It has haunted me since. It raises the possibility that our culture is built on some fundamental error about what makes people happy and fulfilled. -- David Brooks, The New York Times, "Compelling...Junger...offers a starting point for mending some of the toxic divisiveness rampant in our current political and cultural climate."-- The Boston Globe, "There are three excellent reasons to read Sebastian Junger's new book: the clarity of his thought, the elegance of his prose, and the provocativeness of his chosen subject. Within a compact space, the sheer range of his inquiry is astounding." -- S. C. Gwynne, New York Times bestselling author of Rebel Yell and Empire of the Summer Moon, "TRIBE is an important wake-up call. Let's hope we don't sleep through the alarm."_ Minneapolis Star Tribune, "An electrifying tapestry of history, anthropology, psychology and memoir that punctures the stereotype of the veteran as a war-damaged victim in need of salvation. Rather than asking how we can save our returning servicemen and women, Junger challenges us to take a hard look in the mirror and ask whether we can save ourselves."-- The Guardian
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SynopsisWe have a strong instinct to belong to small groups defined by clear purpose and understanding--"tribes." This tribal connection has been largely lost in modern society, but regaining it may be the key to our psychological survival. Decades before the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin lamented that English settlers were constantly fleeing over to the Indians-but Indians almost never did the same. Tribal society has been exerting an almost gravitational pull on Westerners for hundreds of years, and the reason lies deep in our evolutionary past as a communal species. The most recent example of that attraction is combat veterans who come home to find themselves missing the incredibly intimate bonds of platoon life. The loss of closeness that comes at the end of deployment may explain the high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by military veterans today. Combining history, psychology, and anthropology, Tribe explores what we can learn from tribal societies about loyalty, belonging, and the eternal human quest for meaning. It explains the irony that-for many veterans as well as civilians-war feels better than peace, adversity can turn out to be a blessing, and disasters are sometimes remembered more fondly than weddings or tropical vacations. Tribe explains why we are stronger when we come together, and how that can be achieved even in today's divided world., Now a New York Times bestseller We have a strong instinct to belong to small groups defined by clear purpose and understanding--"tribes." This tribal connection has been largely lost in modern society, but regaining it may be the key to our psychological survival. Decades before the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin lamented that English settlers were constantly fleeing over to the Indians-but Indians almost never did the same. Tribal society has been exerting an almost gravitational pull on Westerners for hundreds of years, and the reason lies deep in our evolutionary past as a communal species. The most recent example of that attraction is combat veterans who come home to find themselves missing the incredibly intimate bonds of platoon life. The loss of closeness that comes at the end of deployment may explain the high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by military veterans today. Combining history, psychology, and anthropology, TRIBE explores what we can learn from tribal societies about loyalty, belonging, and the eternal human quest for meaning. It explains the irony that-for many veterans as well as civilians-war feels better than peace, adversity can turn out to be a blessing, and disasters are sometimes remembered more fondly than weddings or tropical vacations. TRIBE explains why we are stronger when we come together, and how that can be achieved even in today's divided world.
LC Classification NumberHM554.J87 2016
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- Jan 16, 2018
Thought Provoking
This book will make you think about what is right and what is wrong with society. I have highlighted my copy in many places, as the ideas make you want to do some more thinking and research. Junger has done his homework and has written an engaging book that touches on many things we should be talking about in our families, work places and with friends. I highly recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 29, 2020
Great book
Overall engaging very interesting book. Shines a light on the fact that in spite of conveniences our ancestors could have only dreamed of, we are missing something. Junger shows that what is missing is community......a tribe.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 22, 2016
You should know.
Everyone should read. The first thought provoking book I've read in years. Junger's recommendation of "Sapiens" caused me to also obtain this fascinating read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 10, 2022
MAKES ONE THINK
VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING BOOK.I LIKE TRUE STORIES, AND THIS AUTHOR IS VERY TALENTED.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 01, 2023
Good read!
Great book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 15, 2024
A good book at a good price
Thank you for the books! They worked out! And made it in time - thanks!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 20, 2024
see above
an intriguing perspective on the perils of "modern" culture and the pleasures of "primitive"Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 04, 2020
Great
Interesting. Very informative.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
