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Sebastian Junger, Author and Contributing Editor of Vanity Fair

Presented by Commonwealth Club at Historic Hoover Theatre

May 23, 2010

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Sebastian Junger, Author and Contributing Editor of Vanity Fair

The author who brought us The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger, explores the harsh realities of soldiers dealing with war and combat. Junger spent fifteen 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...

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The author who brought us The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger, explores the harsh realities of soldiers dealing with war and combat. Junger spent fifteen 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.

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Historic Hoover Theatre

1635 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

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Tickets:

$15

$10 CC Members

Times:

4pm Program

5pm Book Signing

Phone: 800-847-7730

Parking:

The primary parking lot for the Historic Hoover Theatre is located on the Southeast side of campus at Park Avenue and Sandringham Way. Alternate parking may be found at the lot located on the Southwest side of campus on Naglee Avenue. Parking is free.

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