Not every war is fought overseas. Some wars follow us home! The book,
Diaries From The Forsaken: Entry II
, describes the story of Julius Fernandez, a man who lived through the Global War on Terrorism. His voice carries the struggles, questions, and feelings of a Millennial generation stuck between wars. These people live far away from their home, families, and manage chaos for the sake of their own nation. By reading the story of Julius, readers see how overseas wars destroy daily life, especially as it becomes harder for Black people. Moreover, this book explains how global violence is linked to social problems like the Black Lives Matter movement. It shows that conflicts are not just fought within countries but also fought in homes, on the street, and in connections with people.
This novel shows what people feel like they've been left behind or forgotten. Julius' journey through grief and strength shows how wars can change people and their perspectives on many things and in many ways that last forever. Demetrius Hernandez is a talented author, and this book is the second in this series. He wrote this novel to give voice to a generation living through the longest war. He shows the costs of war can be on people and how it changes them in ways for life. This novel is inspiring and interesting for people, and it actually indicates that not every battle ends in a war zone. Some people keep it quiet, working for justice both at home and outside their country. This story reflects old war times, as seen from Julius's perspective.