Kimo's War

By the Editor: Kimo's War is America's Novel. The story alone will rapidly seize the attention of fans of military fiction and non-fiction, collectors of first-person histories of the U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and particularly those who have had boots on the ground in either theater. It is a complex psychological and comedic narrative of the life and mind of LT Kimo Kitazono and his alter ego, Lapu (the Hawai'ian God of Darkness), who materializes as a defense mechanism in Kimo's mind during the War. The trifecta of Kimo, Lapu, and military-vs-civilian culture, emerge through the story as both the main and supporting characters. The writing is raw, and at times, humorous and satirical. The narrative reads like Dave Barry with a healthy dose of PJ O'Rourke and is seeded with heavier verse reminiscent of Joseph Heller. You will laugh and you will cry. But perhaps more importantly, you will experience first-hand wartime conflict and its physical and psychological aftermath through the unique psychological perspective of the author and his struggle getting, and living with, PTSD. It didn't kill him, but it certainly had a negative impact on his family and career. This book isn't for everyone; it was written during the recovery process to help others during their recovery process. It is both fact and fiction and may contain elements that make others uncomfortable, this is thematic for how PTSD makes one feel; the opinions found within may not reflect the feelings of the author or editor. Still, the book will surely find a permanent place in many personal libraries.
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