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Biographies & History Graphic Novels - Waltz with Bashir: A Lebanon War Story

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Book Synopsis: “Special, strange, and peculiarly potent... Extraordinary.” —Variety

One night in Beirut in September 1982, while Israeli soldiers secured the area, Christian militia members entered the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila and began to massacre hundreds, if not thousands, of Palestinians. Ari Folman was one of those Israeli soldiers, but for more than twenty years he remembered nothing of that night or of the weeks leading up to it. Then came a friend’s disturbing dream, and with it Folman’s need to excavate the truth of the war in Lebanon and answer the crucial question: what was he doing during the hours of slaughter? Challenging the collective amnesia of friends and fellow soldiers, Folman painfully, candidly pieces together the war and his place in it. Gradually, the blankness of his mind is filled in by scenes of combat and patrol, misery and carnage, as well as dreams and hallucinations. Soldiers are haunted by inexplicable nightmares and flashbacks—snapping, growling dogs with teeth bared and eyes glowing orange; a recurring image of three young men rising naked out of the sea to drift into the Beirut battlefield. Tanks crush cars and buildings with lethal indifference; snipers pick off men on donkeys, men in cars, men drinking coffee; a soldier waltzes through a storm of bullets; rock songs fill the air, and then yellow flares. The recollections accumulate until Ari Folman arrives at Sabra and Shatila and his investigation reaches its terrible end.

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Waltz with Bashir: A Lebanon War Story is a gripping tale that will transport you to the heart of the conflict. This book, described as "special, strange, and peculiarly potent" by Variety, delves into the haunting memories of Ari Folman, an Israeli soldier who witnessed the massacre in the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila. For over twenty years, Folman had no recollection of that horrific night, until a friend's dream sparked his mission to uncover the truth about his role in the war.

Prepare to be captivated as Folman courageously confronts the collective amnesia that clouded memories of his comrades. With raw emotion and unflinching honesty, he pieces together the fragments of his past, revealing scenes of combat, misery, and carnage. You'll be drawn into a world where soldiers battle their personal demons, haunted by inexplicable nightmares and flashbacks that will send shivers down your spine.

Immerse yourself in the chaos and confusion of war as you witness tanks crushing cars and buildings with a lethal indifference. Snipers lurk in the shadows, picking off unsuspecting victims, and soldiers dance with death amidst a storm of bullets. Powerful rock songs provide an eerie backdrop as the city is consumed by violence, highlighted by the haunting image of three young men rising naked from the sea to meet their fate on the Beirut battlefield.

The intensity builds as Folman's investigation leads him to Sabra and Shatila, where the shocking truth finally comes to light. Don't miss your chance to unravel the mystery alongside him and gain a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in history. It's time to waltz with Ari Folman through the pages of Waltz with Bashir: A Lebanon War Story.

Get your copy today and embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound.

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