Sebastian Junger Books
Sebastian Junger is a bestselling author who has written about everything from war to shipping and global politics. His previous books include War, The Perfect Storm and Fire. Junger lives in New York and is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair.
What's Tribe about?
Tribe (2016) scans the historical horizon and plumbs psychological depths to ask what it takes for us to feel at home in the world. Drawing on a wealth of evidence from multiple disciplines, author Sebastian Junger has an unsettling answer: it’s often in the midst of chaos and war that we develop our deepest sense of belonging. From the Blitz to American soldiers serving in Afghanistan, extreme danger welds groups together and highlights the sense of community so sorely missing in everyday life.
Who should read Tribe?
- Soldiers, veterans and their families
- Anyone fascinated by the life of the mind
- History buffs
The Perfect Storm
What's The Perfect Storm about?
The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger tells the gripping true story of the convergence of three powerful weather systems that led to one of the fiercest storms in history. Set against the backdrop of the unforgiving Atlantic Ocean, the book paints a dramatic and harrowing account of the ill-fated crew of the fishing boat Andrea Gail. Junger skillfully intertwines the human narrative with scientific explanations, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Who should read The Perfect Storm?
- Readers who enjoy non-fiction narratives about natural disasters
- Those interested in maritime history and the challenges of commercial fishing
- People who appreciate in-depth exploration of human behavior under extreme conditions