On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society Reviews

by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

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This book WILL forever alter how you look at war and society.

a woman, reading non-fiction, avid reader, a busy person, read for fun, chronic book buyer, college student, into trying new things

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2008

Ok, so I know what you're thinking. Why on earth did this 20-year-old woman decide to pick up and lug around a book by a former Army Ranger about how killing affects society? What on earth was going through her mind?

Well, it was my History 101 professor. She had an amazing, astounding, mind-blowing collection of books that she used to teach her class. Each day was like Christmas for little ol' bookworm me and I would write out lists and lists of her recommendations. One that stuck with me was this one. The title pretty much explains what you'll find in here, at least in a nutshell. On Killing:... read full review »

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Title	On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
Author	Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
Book Subject	Military Psychology
Book Type	Non-Fiction Books