Review of Either Peace or War

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War affects everyone differently, and it is interesting that the author misses war and all it entails. Thank you for your review.
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With vivid descriptions that appeal to all of your senses, this book will take you through a soldier's deployment. Full of humor, wisdom, introspection, detail, and written by someone who actually lived it. It's difficult to put down Graydon's book because he blends academic acumen with grunt-style humor. It is indeed a good book. Thanks for the review and congratulations to the author on BOTD.
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Post by Ma Leonarda Castañares »

The first sentence “I miss war” got me hooked enough to add the book on my shelf. It is indeed peculiar for someone to love chaos. I wonder what runs into the mind of the author when he penned this piece. Great review, congrats on winning the BOTD.
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Best understood by those who have also experienced war, today's BOTD is a thought-provoking read filled with action and adventure. Readers who enjoy historical fiction, as well as those looking to get a better understanding of life as a soldier, will definitely want to give this one a try! Thank you! Wonderful review! :-)
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Post by Abdul-Malik Hassan »

I'm a Swahili speaker. I might relate to the term 'huezielewa' :wink: . I find this review comprehending and engaging. Hopefully, the same can be said for the book.
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Post by Esther Godwin Ogechi »

Some people can't help but feel restless when there is peace, it's not that they are advocates of chaos, but they live for the action. Graydon Williams's Either peace or war brings to light how some soldiers feel about peace and war. Congrats on BOTD.
For I know the thought I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end.Jeremiah 29:11
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I rarely read memoirs, primarily because I find them dull and listless. But having read the sample of Mr. McWilliams' book, I purchased it immediately. This is magnificent writing right here. I was hooked from the first chapter and look forward to reading this unique book very shortly. Congrats, sir, on your accomplishment.
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Post by Limpho Mojakisane »

Not my type of book. However, congratulations on book of the day.
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Post by Margi zuu202 »

Book 📚📚 📖 of the day BOTD is historical fiction and first hand experience from sergeant Graydon his deployment experience his story is so attention capturing as you read his highlights happy moments, his low moments the fun and sad part , his tragic , I came from military family and this book speak to me I Know how (deployment) after war experience feels like it's in my family Sgt. Graydon you deserve a medal...the book was well written and reviewed I will recommend it 💯to those who would like to know what life feels like after deployment (war)
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Military rules and culture are different from the civilian and lots of people have a hard time reconfirming to home.
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A captivating opening indeed. Like you rightly said, some things can never be comprehended until experienced personally. Kudos to the author for writing his own story.
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Post by Linda Tettey »

The opening words "l miss war" is so intriguing that I'm tempted to read this book. I love books that the ending can not be predicted and this is the perfect book for me. Thanks for this honest and sincere review.
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A captivating opening indeed. Like you rightly said, some things can never be comprehended until experienced personally. Kudos to the author for writing his own story.
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Post by Lan Lay »

The title itself is already attractive that it eventually captured my attention so as to others. And its very intriguing since it's about military that makes a reader curious of what will happen next.
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Post by Tara D Morgan »

Thank you very much for this very informative review. I am not interested in the military or learning about a soldiers life so won't be adding this book to my pile!
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