Fifteen Days: Stories of Bravery, Friendship, Life and Death from Inside the New Canadian Army

Fifteen Days: Stories of Bravery, Friendship, Life and Death from Inside the New Canadian Army by Christie Blatchford is a powerful work of Canadian military nonfiction based on her reporting from Afghanistan. Drawing on three trips in 2006 and extensive interviews with soldiers, commanders, and families, Blatchford offers an intimate look at the men and women serving with the maple leaf on their shoulders.

Centred on members of the 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and others connected to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, the book shares stories of courage, loyalty, fear, grief, humour, and sacrifice. Blatchford’s vivid writing brings readers close to the realities of modern military life and the deep bonds formed in war.

A strong choice for readers of Canadian history, military memoir, Afghanistan War reporting, and true stories of bravery and service.

Hardcover, Very Good