Walking Wounded: Uncut Stories from Iraq [Hardcover]

A gripping graphic novel illustrates the challenges of Iraq War veterans as well as their inspiring triumphs
 
After the shock of 9/11, for hundreds of thousands of young Americans there was Ar Ramadi, Baghdad, Abu Ghraib—the war in Iraq. Then came the trauma. From the torment of these vets to their reflections, Morel and artist Maël demonstrate the seemingly impossible return of those who aspire to get back to a normal life. The effort is huge; some can’t make it and others score their own victory by finally turning the corner.Walking Woundedis a parable for our country’s war sickness.

"As the Iraq War recedes, works such as this serve as a much-needed prod to a society that’s all too eager to put its misbegotten Middle East misadventure behind it." —Gordon Flagg,Booklist

Olivier Morelis a French author and documentary director  who teaches film and romance languages at the University of Notre Dame. His documentaryOn the Bridgeis the basis for this graphic novel. Maël is the pseudonym for comic artist Martin Leclerc. He is the creator of the fanzine Youkaïda and is the lead singer of the folk rock group HitchcockGoHome!