Absolutely American

As David Lipsky follows a future generation of army officers from their proving grounds to their barracks, he reveals the range of emotions and desires that propels these men and women forward. From the cadet who struggles with every facet of West Point life to those who are decidedlyhuah, Lipsky shows people facing challenges so daunting and responsibilities so heavy that their transformations are fascinating to watch.Absolutely Americanis a thrilling portrait of a unique institution and those who make up its ranks.

David Lipsky is a contributing editor for <i>Rolling Stone</i>. He has written for <i>The New Yorker</i>, <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>Harper’s Magazine</i>, and <i>The Boston Globe</i>, among other publications. His fiction has appeared in <i>The New Yorker</i> and <b>The Best American Short Stories</b>, and his novel, <b>The Art Fair</b>, won acclaim from <i>The New York Times Book Review</i>, <i>Newsweek</i>, <i>People</i>, and others. His honors include a MacDowell fellowship and a Henry Hoyns fellowship. He lives in New York City.