About the book
\"A superb description of modern military culture, and one of the most gripping accounts of university life.... Powerful.... Wonderfully told.\" --The New York Times Book Review
As David Lipsky follows a future generation of army officers from their proving grounds to their barracks, he reveals the range of emotions and desires that propels these men and women forward. From the cadet who struggles with every facet of West Point life to those who are decidedly huah, Lipsky shows people facing challenges so daunting and responsibilities so heavy that their transformations are fascinating to watch. Absolutely American is a thrilling portrait of a unique institution and those who make up its ranks.
With an updated Epilogue by the author.
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Editions of Absolutely American
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781400076932
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780739312797
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739312810
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780739312803
Read an Excerpt
\"A superb description of modern military culture, and one of the most gripping accounts of university life.... Powerful.... Wonderfully told.\" --The New York Times Book Review
As David Lipsky follows a future generation of army officers from their proving grounds to their barracks, he reveals the range of emotions and desires that propels these men and women forward. From the cadet who struggles with every facet of West Point life to those who are decidedly huah, Lipsky shows people facing challenges so daunting and responsibilities so heavy that their transformations are fascinating to watch. Absolutely American is a thrilling portrait of a unique institution and those who make up its ranks.
With an updated Epilogue by the author.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Absolutely American about?
\"A superb description of modern military culture, and one of the most gripping accounts of university life.... Powerful.... Wonderfully told.\" --The New York Times Book Review
As David Lipsky follows a future generation of army officers from their proving grounds to their barracks, he reveals the range of emotions and desires that propels these men and women forward. From the cadet who struggles with every facet of West Point life to those who are decidedly huah, Lipsky shows people facing challenges so daunting and responsibilities so heavy that their transformations are fascinating to watch. Absolutely American is a thrilling portrait of a unique institution and those who make up its ranks.
With an updated Epilogue by the author.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Absolutely American?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history
Where can I read a sample of Absolutely American?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781400076932
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Absolutely American?
David Lipsky
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Absolutely American is available as paperback(ISBN 9781400076932) and audiobook(ISBN 9780739312797) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739312810) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739312803)
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