A Veteran’s Day Message from the publisher of What It Is Like to Go to War

Morgan Entrekin, Grove/Atlantic publisher, writes a special message this Veteran’s Day:

“This fall we published to great success Karl Marlantes’s What It Is Like to Go to War, which I believe is one of the most important books on war ever written . . . On this Veterans Day I hope you will take the opportunity to read Karl’s book. As we remember the veterans or those currently serving in our families or among our friends, we might find some inspiration in Karl’s words: ‘We must be honest and open about both sides of war. The more aware we are of war’s costs, not just in death and dollars, but also in shattered minds, souls, and families, the less likely we will be to waste our most precious asset and our best weapon: our young.'” Read the full essay here.