Ghosts of War by Ryan Smithson

Ghosts of War: The True Story of a 19-Year-Old GI by Ryan Smithson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When talking about books about the American experience in the Iraq War of course everyone thinks about "American Sniper" by Chris Kyle which was a huge success and was made into a hit film by the same name. What can get lost in the hype of a superstar sniper are the stories of the everyday soldier who served his country there. This is that kind of story. He was an ordinary high school kid inspired by 9/11 to join the Army. He did the stuff you rarely read about or see on the TV like build roads, drive convoys and live in an inhospitable environment. I'm sure his story is reminiscent of many soldiers who went over to do their job and serve their country the best they could. I enjoyed the book very much and recommend it to others.

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