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Book · 2019 · Biography & Autobiography

Places and Names

On War, Revolution, and Returning

by Elliot Ackerman · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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And there's another one called Places and Names on War, Revolution, and Returning.
Ryan Holiday · The Daily Stoic · Aug 2025

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Places and Names by Elliot Ackerman is a powerful nonfiction work exploring the complex realities of modern conflict, featuring reflections on war, revolution, and the difficult process of returning home from the battlefield. On an episode of The Daily Stoic titled The #1 Gift You Can Give Your Future Self | Former Marine Elliot Ackerman, released on August 6, 2025, podcast host Ryan Holiday brought up the book during a discussion on meaningful reading material. Holiday recommended the title to his listeners, identifying it as another notable nonfiction work authored by Elliot Ackerman that delves into the profound psychological and physical impacts of military engagement. Holiday highlighted the book as part of a broader conversation about literature that examines how soldiers experience combat and subsequently re-enter civilian society after participating in global conflicts. Through this brief recommendation, Holiday directed his audience toward Ackerman's insightful perspective on modern soldiering and the enduring personal costs of war, emphasizing the importance of engaging with firsthand accounts of revolutionary struggles and the transition home from active duty service.

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