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    AN UNQUENCHABLE THIRST

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by Mary Johnson

Johnson’s portrayal of her time as a nun is likely to be controversial; her memoir is exceptional. Full review >

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    WHAT IT IS LIKE TO GO TO WAR

    SEPT. 6, 2011

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WHAT IT IS LIKE TO GO TO WAR

by Karl Marlantes

A valiant effort to explain and make peace with war’s awesome consequences for human beings. Full review >

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    WINNING THE WAR ON WAR

    SEPT. 15, 2011

HISTORY

WINNING THE WAR ON WAR

by Joshua S. Goldstein

Optimistic, useful history of diplomacy as counterweight to brutality. Full review >

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