"The Soldier's Heart" (Nadia Abu El-Haj)

"The Soldier's Heart" by Nadia Abu El-Haj explores the psychological and emotional impact of military service on soldiers, particularly within the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. El-Haj examines how soldiers grapple with their identities and moral dilemmas while performing their duties, reflecting on the disconnect between their experiences and societal expectations. The work sheds light on the broader implications of militarization, memory, and the human cost of conflict, aiming to deepen our understanding of the soldier experience and its effects on personal and collective narratives in troubled regions.