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"Terris writes simply but with an affectionate tone. Even when describing an uptight instructor improperly placing an IV in his own arm, he writes with respect and humor. By the end of the narrative, it feels like you’ve been through the experiences and joined the group. The simplest way to describe “Bullets to
Bandages” is to compare it to the iconic show “M.A.S.H.” but set in 1970s Israel."
Pacific Book Review
"While the book copiously details the training he experienced, initially as a would-be paratrooper and then as apotential combat medic, it is first and foremost a story of friendship and camaraderie. There was an oft-quotedaxiom in the Israeli Defense Forces at that time which said, "There are no friends in the army." Terris's book is a testament to the fallaciousness of that phrase."
The US Review of Books
"The coming-of-age account shines light on what life is like inside the IDF, detailing all of the physical hardships and challenges, from paratrooper training to combat medic school, and recalling intimate moments such as the first time Terris witnessed childbirth. It chronicles the maturation of new recruits who become serial numbers and eventually commanders who led and perpetuated the traditions of the Israeli military."
Clarion Reviews
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