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"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."

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A short book with a solid argument about the downside of civilization's progress...issuing warnings about divisiveness and selfishness that should resonate. -- Kirkus Reviews Junger uses every word in this slim volume to make a passionate, compelling case for a more egalitarian society. -- Booklist I would give this gem of an essay to anyone embarking on the understanding of human society and governance. -- Evening Standard (London) Junger challenges us to take a hard look in the mirror and ask whether we can save ourselves. -- Guardian (London) Sure to bring understanding to military and civilian readers alike. -- San Antonio Express-News 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. -- Times Literary Supplement (London) Offers a starting point for mending some of the toxic divisiveness rampant in our current political and cultural climate. -- Boston Globe Junger argues with candor and grace for the everlasting remedies of community and connectedness. -- O, The Oprah Magazine Tribe is an important wake-up call. Let's hope we don't sleep through the alarm. -- Minneapolis Star Tribune 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 Junger has raised one of the most provocative ideas of this campaign season-and accidentally written one of its most intriguing political books. -- New York Times I was so struck by the ideas in this book that I wanted to tell everybody. -- Oprah Winfrey, American talk-show host, actress, and producer The forcefulness of the author's convictions and his experiences as a combat journalist and filmmaker give authenticity to his narration...As narrator, Junger's tone ranges from critical to supportive, from outraged to sorrowful. Never nuanced in his speaking or timid with his opinions, Junger dismisses the empty platitudes we offer troops and calls for a better understanding of and more appropriate support for veterans. -- AudioFile

"Junger challenges us to take a hard look in the mirror and ask whether we can save ourselves. -- ""Guardian (London)"" Tribe is an important wake-up call. Let's hope we don't sleep through the alarm. -- ""Minneapolis Star Tribune"" A short book with a solid argument about the downside of civilization's progress...issuing warnings about divisiveness and selfishness that should resonate. -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" I was so struck by the ideas in this book that I wanted to tell everybody. -- ""Oprah Winfrey, American talk-show host, actress, and producer"" I would give this gem of an essay to anyone embarking on the understanding of human society and governance. -- ""Evening Standard (London)"" 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 "" Junger argues with candor and grace for the everlasting remedies of community and connectedness. -- ""O, The Oprah Magazine"" 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. -- ""Times Literary Supplement (London)"" Junger has raised one of the most provocative ideas of this campaign season-and accidentally written one of its most intriguing political books. -- ""New York Times"" Junger uses every word in this slim volume to make a passionate, compelling case for a more egalitarian society. -- ""Booklist"" Offers a starting point for mending some of the toxic divisiveness rampant in our current political and cultural climate. -- ""Boston Globe"" Sure to bring understanding to military and civilian readers alike. -- ""San Antonio Express-News"" The forcefulness of the author's convictions and his experiences as a combat journalist and filmmaker give authenticity to his narration...As narrator, Junger's tone ranges from critical to supportive, from outraged to sorrowful. Never nuanced in his speaking or timid with his opinions, Junger dismisses the empty platitudes we offer troops and calls for a better understanding of and more appropriate support for veterans. -- ""AudioFile"""

The forcefulness of the author's convictions and his experiences as a combat journalist and filmmaker give authenticity to his narration...As narrator, Junger's tone ranges from critical to supportive, from outraged to sorrowful. Never nuanced in his speaking or timid with his opinions, Junger dismisses the empty platitudes we offer troops and calls for a better understanding of and more appropriate support for veterans. -- AudioFile Sure to bring understanding to military and civilian readers alike. -- San Antonio Express-News Offers a starting point for mending some of the toxic divisiveness rampant in our current political and cultural climate. -- Boston Globe Junger uses every word in this slim volume to make a passionate, compelling case for a more egalitarian society. -- Booklist Junger has raised one of the most provocative ideas of this campaign season-and accidentally written one of its most intriguing political books. -- New York Times 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. -- Times Literary Supplement (London) Junger argues with candor and grace for the everlasting remedies of community and connectedness. -- O, The Oprah Magazine 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 I would give this gem of an essay to anyone embarking on the understanding of human society and governance. -- Evening Standard (London) I was so struck by the ideas in this book that I wanted to tell everybody. -- Oprah Winfrey, American talk-show host, actress, and producer A short book with a solid argument about the downside of civilization's progress...issuing warnings about divisiveness and selfishness that should resonate. -- Kirkus Reviews Tribe is an important wake-up call. Let's hope we don't sleep through the alarm. -- Minneapolis Star Tribune Junger challenges us to take a hard look in the mirror and ask whether we can save ourselves. -- Guardian (London)

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Sebastian Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Storm and A Death in Belmont. He is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, and has been awarded a National Magazine Award and an SAIS Novartis Prize for journalism. He lives in New York City. Sebastian Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Storm and A Death in Belmont. He is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, and has been awarded a National Magazine Award and an SAIS Novartis Prize for journalism. He lives in New York City.

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