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Purple Hearts: Back from Iraq by Verlyn Klinkenborg & Tim Origer US Army Photos
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2004 • Hardcover • Penguin Publishing Group
Description
Title: Purple Hearts: Back from Iraq
Author/Publisher: Verlyn Klinkenborg & Tim Origer; Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2004
Format: 96-page Illustrated Hardcover
Synopsis
Published in 2004, 'Purple Hearts: Back from Iraq' is a compelling non-fiction work that offers a powerful visual and biographical account of US Army personnel who sustained injuries during their service in the Iraq War. This evocative volume focuses on the stories of those awarded the Purple Heart, symbolising their sacrifice and resilience.
Through a combination of photography and narrative, the book explores the profound human cost of conflict. It provides an intimate look into the experiences of soldiers returning from Iraq, documenting their challenges and the impact of their service.
- Portraits of Resilience: Featuring powerful photographs, this volume presents the faces and stories of US Army personnel who were awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during their service in Iraq.
- First-Hand Accounts: Beyond the visual, the book delves into the personal narratives and experiences of these soldiers, offering a poignant insight into their challenges and their journey back home.
- The Iraq War through Human Stories: This collection serves as a significant document of the Iraq War, told through the individual human experiences of those who bore its physical and emotional scars.
As a poignant first edition, 'Purple Hearts: Back from Iraq' holds significant appeal for collectors of military history, documentary photography, and those interested in the personal narratives arising from contemporary conflicts.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Very Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| ISBN | 9781904563341 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Publisher | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Year | 2004 |
| Pages | 96 |
| Type | Not Specified |
| Genre | Photography, Biography & Autobiography |
| Topic | General, Military |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Vintage | No |
| Features | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | Purple Hearts : Back from Iraq |
| Item Width | 9.8 in |
| Illustrator | Yes |
| Item Length | 9.8 in |
| Item Weight | 545 g |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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