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Sales Rank: 658760
Category: Book
Author: Stephen Mansfield
Publisher: Tarcher
Studio: Tarcher
Manufacturer: Tarcher
Label: Tarcher
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 1585424935
Dewey Decimal Number: 973
EAN: 9781585424931
ASIN: 1585424935
Publication Date: May 18, 2006
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Product Description
What goes through the mind of an American warrior spiritually and religiously when facing the enemy? Treading where few books have gone, The Faith of the American Soldier examines the religious and spiritual issues in America's wars, and then considers what is lost to our military through a secular approach to battle.
Special attention is paid to the current war in Iraq, where Mansfield reaches surprising conclusions about the need for structured faith on the battlefield-and how its absence contributes to catastrophes like those at Abu Ghraib prison.
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 Propaganda at best April 13, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is nothing more than propaganda, written and packaged in a manner that attempts to incite the patriotism of the readers in order to bring them to the author's obviously biased point of view. The author frequently cites statistics without source and uses one-sided examples and stories to prove his point. As an American Soldier (Marine), I am offended by the presumptions made within the book on the lack of morality of servicemembers who may not believe in the author's particular God.
Propaganda at best. April 13, 2008
This book is nothing more than propaganda, written and packaged in a manner that attempts to incite the patriotism of the readers in order to bring them to the author's obviously biased point of view. The author frequently cites statistics without source and uses one-sided examples and stories to prove his point. As an American Soldier (Marine), I am offended by the presumptions made within the book on the lack of morality of those servicemembers who may not believe in the author's particular God.
 Mansfield, Stephen. The Faith of an American Soldier December 31, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought the book for my brother-in-law for his birthday on the recommendation of my sister. I have heard him interviewed and was impressed with what he said about his experience in Iraq. The disappointment I have was the length of time it took for the book to be shipped. I was not impressed with the Amazon affliated book dealer using the full 10 business days to ship a book. If offered I would have paid more to get the book shipped sooner.
-C. in FL
 Disappointing.... December 31, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The title captured my interest but the negativity expressed through some of the descriptions of battle scenes bothered me especially since I have active military experience. Gross descriptions of allied soldiers killing Iraqis and then questioning motives did nothing other than undermine the reason the soldier is serving. Drawing quotes from Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 film disappointed me as I do not see Mr. Moore as a credible authority on the war and the American soldier. A little more independent thought from Mr. Mansfield would have made better use of my time. I do NOT recommend this book unless you are anti-war and looking for reasons to criticize our troops.
An insightful look into the American soldier's faith December 27, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Spent a $1 on this book at a local dollar store, but after reading it would willingly pay retail price. Stephen Manfield in this book does well explaining the relationship of faith and religion to the soldier on the battlefield and how it serves and inspires our soldiers in addition to helping them cope with the effects of war. Provides historical prespectives and examples throughout. Also explains how Chaplains are hindered in their functions and often torn between the separation of church and state that has become especially popular in government these days. Inspiring and well worth the read!!
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