Freedom

Freedom
Sebastian Junger
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 160pg
26 May 2022 UK
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9780008421854
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A profound rumination on the concept of freedom from the bestselling author of The Perfect Storm Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don' t coexist easily: we value individuality and self-reliance, yet are utterly dependent on community for our most basic needs. In this intricately crafted and thought-provoking book, Sebastian Junger examines this tension that lies at the heart of what it means to be human. For much of a year, Junger and three friends-a conflict photographer and two Afghan war vets-walked the railroad lines of the east coast. It was an experiment in personal autonomy, but also in interdependence. Dodging railroad cops, sleeping under bridges, cooking over fires and drinking from creeks and rivers, the four men forged a unique reliance on one another. In Freedom, Junger weaves his account of this journey together with primatology and boxing strategy, the role of women in resistance movements and apache renegrades, and the brutal reality of life on the Pennsylvania frontier. Written in exquisite, razor-sharp prose, the result is a powerful examination of the primary desire that defines us.
Praise for Tribe:' A brilliant little book driven by a powerful idea and series of reflections . . . I would give this gem of an essay to anyone embarking on the understanding of human society and governance' Evening Standard' An eloquent and thought-provoking book . . . it could help us to think more deeply about how to help men and woman battered by war to find new purpose in peace' The Times' Fascinating, insightful and built on real and difficult experiences as well as a background in anthropology' Sunday Times' 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 . . . Tribe is a stirring clarion call for a return to solidarity. In advocating a public, shared confrontation with the psychic scars of war, Junger aims to stop trauma burning a hole through individual veterans. Such a collective catharsis might also be our best hope of healing the wounds modern society has inflicted on itself' Guardian' Junger is particularly insightful when he is discussing combat soldiers and the difficulties they experience when returning from war zones . . . Junger is correct to draw attention to the major faultlines in affluent societies, including the dismantling of a sense of community. A growing proportion of people are suffering from clinical depression, anxiety and chronic loneliness. He rightly observes that wealth is not the route to happiness. Being loved and giving love are fundamental to human happiness and health' Observer' A small, but convincingly argued, book . . . a good starting point for rethinking the way we live our troubled modern lives' Daily Mail' Lucid and engaging' TLS
Sebastian Junger grew up in New England and has worked as a tree-feller, Bosnian correspondent, journalist and adventurer. His first book, The Perfect Storm, has spent over four years on the bestseller lists and its film adaptation was a huge box-office success. Junger is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, and winner of the National Magazine Award for Reporting. He has also written for magazines including Harper' s, the New York Times Magazine, and National Geographic Adventure.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780008421854
Published: 26 May 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Fourth Estate
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 160

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