I chose this book because the nephew of a friend was the last man injured (very severely) in Afghanistan before the US troops were removed, and I wanted to see what the "other side" would have been for his family had he died (as he so easily could have but for the instant intervention of a medic)...
This book was eloquently written, quite moving at times, and a very compelling read. I read it in two sittings. I give it four stars and not five because I am trying to reserve my 5 star reviews for books that I think will be considered classics. If I had to recommend a single book about grief...