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Reviewed by David Jaggart for Readers' Favorite
You Just Survive by Jeffrey Sabins is a profound memoir depicting the life of a Marine and the events that transpire after war. Sabins speaks about his harrowing tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also mentions the quieter, more difficult battles: the nightmares that do not stop at dawn, the fear packed into every deployment, the terrible smells and sights that stay with you forever, and the regrets of split-second choices. Even back home, simple occurrences like seeing smoke or hearing a sound can thrust a Marine back into autopilot mode. The author reveals how leadership responsibilities, guilt, and silence all weigh heavily on veterans long after their fight on the battlefield. His experiences carry a heartfelt message: survival isn’t just about making it through a war; it’s about learning to live again afterwards. Most importantly, closure can be found when these prolific memories are shared.
You Just Survive by Jeffrey Sabins is a thought-provoking, emotional, and insightful reflection on the effects of war on veterans. This iconic memoir offers a detailed look at themes like trauma, brotherhood, and the qualities of a leader operating under extreme pressure. Sabins writes in a very unpolished and straightforward way, almost as if he’s addressing the reader directly. His candid style of writing makes the book feel sincere and honest, even when some of his anecdotes are heartbreaking and raw. Instead of focusing solely on action-packed and heroic moments, Sabins mentions all the small details that linger in a soldier’s memory long after the fighting ends. This style makes the book easier to connect with, because it doesn’t sound overdramatic or insincere. Overall, this memoir is an incredible reminder that we all have to find ways to live with hard memories, but thankfully, we don’t have to carry them alone. Highly recommended.
