Waiting For Eden Summary
Elliot Ackerman

Waiting For Eden Overview

An unconventional survival novel, Ackerman’s narrative is an account of the effects of war on one family as told through the eyes of the main character’s deceased friend. The novel is set at a hospital burn unit and encompasses the reality of war’s aftermath based on Ackerman’s first-hand experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. The themes of loyalty, betrayal, fear, and isolation are explored.