So You Want to Join the I.D.F.?

by Matthew Johnson

In June of 2012, Matthew Johnson left a comfortable life in San Diego with one goal in to join the I.D.F. With nothing but a backpack and a suitcase, he flew to Israel, learned Hebrew, and began a journey few would understand. This first-hand account describes Matthew’s experiences through three years of military service as an I.D.F. Paratrooper that took him marching across the land of Israel, into hostile neighborhoods of the West Bank, and on the front lines in Gaza. So, you want to join the I.D.F.? This is what it’s like…

356 pages, Paperback

Published December 7, 2024

About the author

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Reviews

[Joe Kuttler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great insight into what it’s like to serve, full of funny anecdotes and a great inside look behind the scenes of combat service.