The Forever War: Time is Running Out

       Gunshots clamor thunderously throughout the broken-down city. Bullets viciously charging the human flesh. The stench of gun powder and rotting corpses saturate the hot air. The seed of doubt and confusion set foot on the weary mind. I see your sides are advancing; mine are left behind.
       As we progressed further into the story, the dire situation is emphasized in the miserable conditions that the U.S. servicemen are enduring. The foul odor of piss and sweat waft in the dark environs. Adversary snipers are licking their chops for whoever is dumb enough to dare to leave the fortified walls. The enemy are circling the troops like a pack of hungry wolves enclosing on a lonely sheep. There's no turning back. No more hiding. Only survival. Or death. SOS.

Godspeed,
Phai


P.S. The website listed below is an interview with Dexter Filkins discussing the various aspects regarding the book and the author's thoughts on the Iraq war itself.
http://www.bookbrowse.com/author_interviews/full/index.cfm?author_number=1610


P.P.S. Here's a video of the author lecturing about the book. Quite a handsome guy, isn't he?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa-oXcft0RY

Portfolio Website

The long awaited website is up and running.

http://phai.weebly.com/

The Forever War: Double Agent

     It's interesting to note the various combatants that are involved in the Iraq war. As I delved deeper into the body of the book, a new phenomenom is occuring. One day, two fighters are foaming at the mouth trying to exterminate the other on the opposing side and the next day act as if they are the best friends by being on the same fraction. It is remarkable to witness secondhand the animosity of human beings one day and then the salvation and brotherhood the next. Indeed, I believe it was Optimus Prime who quote it best when he said, "There is more than meets the eye."

Take care,
Phai

Talk of the Town Piece: Frats and Sors

     I scrunched two scraps of paper into a ball. Then I shook it around in my dilapidated hat. I picked out one. It contained the words, "Fraternity or Sorority." That is one idea in which I might be lured into doing, to discover what is the main purpose and meaning of the importance that fraternities/sororities have on campus. Perhaps that means rolling up my sleeves and getting a little bit dirty. It might detail in me pledging, undertaking surreptitious reconnaissance, or go undercover wearing makeup to investigate. Failure is not an option.

Best,
Phai

The Forever War: Behind Enemy Lines

     War divides us. In the perpetual chaos, lines are blurred between what is morally correct and incorrect. Enemies--who would've been best of friends under different circumstances-- are entangled in bitter turmoil.
    This is the main theme that was echoed in the beginning stages of the story. A simple slight, a minor difference of idealogies, and a unprecedented hatred of one another. These are the ingredients which continue to fuel the on going conflict with America and Islamic fanaticism. As such, author Dexter Filkins gives us a telling glimpse from the enemy's perspective.

Talk soon,
Phai