# Brenda Boyle, "American War Stories" (Rutgers UP, 2021)

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Published: 2026-05-10T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In American War Stories (Rutgers UP, 2021) Brenda Boyle examines how the story of war is told in the Unites States and how these stories of war work to teach American values. Looking at texts ranging from war memoirs and memorials to diplomatic cables and military presence at sporting events, Boyle shows how these "benignly encouraging" stories of war create compliance for going to war. Through these texts, Boyle identifies five key values that American war stories attempt to promote: Exceptionalism, Collectivism, Individualism, Egalitarianism, and Patriotism. Importantly, for Boyle, these war stories attempt to compartmentalize war from civilian life. This allows many in the US to pretend that their lives are untouched by war and unshaped by militarism. You can find more of Brenda's writings on her Substack "Soldier Girl" And you can find a transcript of our conversation here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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