Elon Perry Livres

The memoir chronicles Elon Perry's experiences as a teenager in the Israel Defense Forces, specifically within the elite Golani Brigade. Spanning 28 years of service, it highlights pivotal events like Operation Entebbe and the Lebanon War, offering an unfiltered look at the intense training and high-stakes missions. Perry reflects on the thrill of combat juxtaposed with his growing disillusionment with war, exploring the complex moral challenges faced by soldiers and the bittersweet nature of military victories.

Author Elon Perry uniquely combines the narrative of a challenging childhood amidst wartime struggles with the gripping tale of military service in a commando unit.The book differs from other books on the subject because the plot revolves around two a difficult and impoverished childhood during times of war, and military service in a commando unit, carried out with the aim of exacting revenge on the enemy and featuring vivid and detailed descriptions of battles.In the book, real stories and events are infused, including daring operations from the battlefield. Some of these accounts have never before been published, and only today, 40 years after the events, has the Israeli censorship allowed them to be shared.This story can be an inspiration to people who find themselves in desperate situations. They can learn how against all odds and in any given situation one can survive difficulties, as long as one has the will, perseverance, and belief that anything is possible.