Sebastian Junger, author of "War" & "The Perfect Storm" May 23, 2010

From the author who brought us “The Perfect Storm”, Junger explores the harsh realities of soldiers dealing with war and combat.

Junger spent 15 months following a single platoon through their tour of duty in Afghanistan’s dangerous Korengal Valley. Through the harrowing experiences of the young men he follows, Junger examines the physical and mental strength needed to fight, serve, and survive on a daily basis.

This experience also led to his documentary Restrepo, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year and won the grand jury prize for domestic documentary.