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The Yellow Birds

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Haunting portrayal of friendship and loss in war.

If you're looking for a raw and powerful exploration of the bonds forged in the midst of war, "The Yellow Birds" is a must-read. With haunting prose, Kevin Powers takes you on a journey that captures the unbreakable bond between two soldiers, as they navigate the horrors of war together. This book will leave you with a lasting impact, reminding you of the true cost of friendship and the weight of loss. Get ready to be moved.

  • New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award Nominee (2013)
  • Guardian First Book Award (2012)
  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Fiction (2013)
  • Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction (2013)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2013)
  • Prix littéraire étranger Le Monde (2013)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2012)
  • The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Nominee (2012)
  • PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Yellow Birds

Regular price ₱440.55
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per
₱396.50 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9781444765434
Authors: Kevin Powers
Publisher: Sceptre
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: War, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 25757 readers)

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An unforgettable depiction of the psychological impact of war, by a young Iraq veteran and poet, The Yellow Birds is already being hailed as a modern classic. Everywhere John looks, he sees Murph. He flinches when cars drive past. His fingers clasp around the rifle he hasn't held for months. Wide-eyed strangers praise him as a hero, but he can feel himself disappearing. Back home after a year in Iraq, memories swarm around bodies burning in the crisp morning air. Sunlight falling through branches; bullets kicking up dust; ripples on a pond wavering like plucked
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Haunting portrayal of friendship and loss in war.

If you're looking for a raw and powerful exploration of the bonds forged in the midst of war, "The Yellow Birds" is a must-read. With haunting prose, Kevin Powers takes you on a journey that captures the unbreakable bond between two soldiers, as they navigate the horrors of war together. This book will leave you with a lasting impact, reminding you of the true cost of friendship and the weight of loss. Get ready to be moved.

  • New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award Nominee (2013)
  • Guardian First Book Award (2012)
  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Fiction (2013)
  • Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction (2013)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2013)
  • Prix littéraire étranger Le Monde (2013)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2012)
  • The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Nominee (2012)
  • PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.