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# Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging

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Review: Tribe - "A society that doesn't offer its members the chance to act selflessly... isn't a society in any tribal sense of the word; it's just a political entity that, lacking enemies, will probably fall apart on its own." In our modern world when someone uses the word "tribal" it's typically used as a derogatory term accusing individuals or small groups of people of only thinking about themselves and refusing to be a part of the grander society as a whole. Sebastian Junger reminds us however, that being "tribal" may not only be a good thing but could be what helps us survive the modern era. Is it healthy that we are becoming a more individualistic society? Today a person could go an entire day, week or even years mostly encountering complete strangers. This is a far cry from what it used to mean to be human, and because of this, there comes with it a deeply disturbing cost. As we lose our need for others, we also lose what keeps us alive in battle, what gives our sacrifices meaning, and what gives us our morality -- group pressure and community. Today we live in a post-Emersonian, Nietzschean, cowboy society where the individual has come out on top. We love the man who can be his own individual, and stand up to the crowd -- but that doesn't mean we don't need the crowd, that we don't need to relate with one another. In fact one could argue, and Sabastian does, that we need now community more than ever. Our tribal past is calling to us and if we ignore it we ignore it at our own peril. As Sebastian says: "We are not good to each other. Our tribalism is to an extremely narrow group of people: our children, our spouse, maybe our parents. Our society is alienating, technical, cold, and mystifying. Our fundamental desire, as human beings, is to be close to others, and our society does not allow for that." But for Sebastian it's more than just rudeness, higher rates of depression, rising suicide rates, etc. It's also about what happens when we find ourselves in a society where we can take advantage of each other with no visible cost. When a group of people can cost American society several trillion dollars in losses -- roughly one-quarter of that years GDP - and not be tried for high crimes? When you can carelessly throw trash on the ground because you don't feel connected enough to the group around you, to the shared ethos of protecting something valuable? These might seem like minor things, and we may be glad we live in a society that can withstand these kinds of blows... but blows they are. They are blows against our relatedness, our sense of sacrifice, and what we need to really survive and thrive -- to be human. I could go on, but you should really just read the book yourself. It's a fantastic reminder of not only the importance of community but that it's a biologically fundamental need that we cannot ignore. "Belonging to a society requires sacrifice, and that sacrifice gives back way more than it costs. That sense of solidarity is at the core of what it means to be human and undoubtedly helped deliver us to this extraordinary moment in our history. It may also be the only thing that allows us to survive it."
Review: A powerful chronicle of men at war - I've never read a book that deals with the issues of PTSD and the challenges of warriors in and out of combat so eloquently and effectively. The author's observations into the psyche of the soldiers he served with and his love for these men is apparent throughout the book. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand war through the perspective of this who serve.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1455566381 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,528 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Afghan War Military History #14 in Cultural Anthropology (Books) #18 in Post-Traumatic Stress |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (11,553) |
| Dimensions  | 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 9781455566389 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1455566389 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 192 pages |
| Publication date  | May 24, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Twelve |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tribe
*by A***S on December 29, 2016*

"A society that doesn't offer its members the chance to act selflessly... isn't a society in any tribal sense of the word; it's just a political entity that, lacking enemies, will probably fall apart on its own." In our modern world when someone uses the word "tribal" it's typically used as a derogatory term accusing individuals or small groups of people of only thinking about themselves and refusing to be a part of the grander society as a whole. Sebastian Junger reminds us however, that being "tribal" may not only be a good thing but could be what helps us survive the modern era. Is it healthy that we are becoming a more individualistic society? Today a person could go an entire day, week or even years mostly encountering complete strangers. This is a far cry from what it used to mean to be human, and because of this, there comes with it a deeply disturbing cost. As we lose our need for others, we also lose what keeps us alive in battle, what gives our sacrifices meaning, and what gives us our morality -- group pressure and community. Today we live in a post-Emersonian, Nietzschean, cowboy society where the individual has come out on top. We love the man who can be his own individual, and stand up to the crowd -- but that doesn't mean we don't need the crowd, that we don't need to relate with one another. In fact one could argue, and Sabastian does, that we need now community more than ever. Our tribal past is calling to us and if we ignore it we ignore it at our own peril. As Sebastian says: "We are not good to each other. Our tribalism is to an extremely narrow group of people: our children, our spouse, maybe our parents. Our society is alienating, technical, cold, and mystifying. Our fundamental desire, as human beings, is to be close to others, and our society does not allow for that." But for Sebastian it's more than just rudeness, higher rates of depression, rising suicide rates, etc. It's also about what happens when we find ourselves in a society where we can take advantage of each other with no visible cost. When a group of people can cost American society several trillion dollars in losses -- roughly one-quarter of that years GDP - and not be tried for high crimes? When you can carelessly throw trash on the ground because you don't feel connected enough to the group around you, to the shared ethos of protecting something valuable? These might seem like minor things, and we may be glad we live in a society that can withstand these kinds of blows... but blows they are. They are blows against our relatedness, our sense of sacrifice, and what we need to really survive and thrive -- to be human. I could go on, but you should really just read the book yourself. It's a fantastic reminder of not only the importance of community but that it's a biologically fundamental need that we cannot ignore. "Belonging to a society requires sacrifice, and that sacrifice gives back way more than it costs. That sense of solidarity is at the core of what it means to be human and undoubtedly helped deliver us to this extraordinary moment in our history. It may also be the only thing that allows us to survive it."

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A powerful chronicle of men at war
*by A***R on December 29, 2025*

I've never read a book that deals with the issues of PTSD and the challenges of warriors in and out of combat so eloquently and effectively. The author's observations into the psyche of the soldiers he served with and his love for these men is apparent throughout the book. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand war through the perspective of this who serve.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tremendous exposition on Why, but not so much on How to fix it
*by F***Y on May 26, 2016*

As an active PTSD peer counselor and combat veteran, I looked forward to this book after having read his article on PTSD in Vanity Fair. The conclusions that he reached as to the causes and persistence of PTS mirror much of what we see in the men that come to our Fight Club program. As a Board Member of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, I see these issues of PTS as a spiritual injury rather than the result of evolutionary adaptations, but at the end of the day, the issues regarding the deficiencies of modern society and their effect on returning veterans are just what he describes. As much as it pains me to admit it, the devolution of our society along political lines clearly is a massive contributor to the toxic and soulless nature of our world today. The lack of cohesive and sacrificial tendencies (which are in abundance in a combat zone) are damaging to the spirit and returning veterans who have deeply experienced the bonds of brotherhood in combat are easily some of the most vulnerable among us. I contacted Junger about visiting with us at Mighty Oaks after reading his article, but he declined understandably due to his focus on this book. I think he made a mistake because what this book sorely lacks are plausible solutions that can be enacted within the context of society as we are living in it. While his admonitions regarding societal level changes that could be made to ameliorate these problems not only for vets but for us all are inspiring, they are also unrealistic. The closest he comes is to describe American Indian rituals which are not particularly available to the average suffering veteran. We are seeing dramatic results from our Fight Club program having more than 900 alumni to date with no suicides while treating a particularly high risk segment of the veteran PTSD population. Put simply, we are reestablishing the ethos that kept us alive in combat, seeking out brotherhood amongst each other, taking ownership of our lives and our behaviors, and most importantly giving our lives to Christ. We are airing our faults and triumphs to each other, looking out for each other, and praying for each other. We are rededicating ourselves to our wives and children, contacting long lost war buddies, and we are rejecting the title of victim. I am deeply grateful that an author with the stature and credibility of Junger decided to approach this issue in a way that most people would never expect, and I will affirm that once the bonds of brotherhood in war are created, living without them can be terrible. The fact is that societal evolution has reached a point that it may actually be better to never engage communally like soldiers do rather than to have engaged only to struggle a lifetime trying to find your way back. Nevertheless, there is hope and healing in Christ and there are ways to restructure our own lives so that we can enjoy our fellowship even in this isolating and contemptible society. We are doing it. Come and see for yourself Sebastian. [...]

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