War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning was a decent book, but not amazing. I did not feel like Hedges was telling us any great truths even though as a long time war reporter he has rather deep insight into the subject.
The big points:
1. Most war is based on nationalism and therefore derives from racism.
2. In the middle of war, most people even good people will do things that are unimaginable in a normal context.
3. But some people will not submit to the nationalist rhetoric and corrupted modes of thought that are necessary for war.
4. Young people in love are the antidote to war.
Good book, but it didn't blow me away.
