In "Bring the War Home," Kathleen Belew masterfully uncovers the dark roots of the white power movement in America, tracing its surge from the ashes of the Vietnam War to its unmistakable influence in contemporary politics. With a historian's rigor and a storyteller's flair, Belew reveals how disillusionment and a sense of betrayal among Vietnam veterans fostered a radical ideology that unified disparate groups—Klansmen, neo-Nazis, and other extremists—under a banner of white supremacy, anticommunism, and apocalyptic faith. This coalition, motivated by a belief that their country had forsaken them, declared war against the United States itself, culminating in acts of domestic terrorism that have echoed into the 21st century. Belew navigates the chilling landscape of the white power movement's rise with precision, drawing from extensive research and previously classified FBI documents to illuminate the mechanics of this shadowy network. From the harrowing events at Waco and Ruby Ridge to the Oklahoma City bombing, she demonstrates how these violent episodes were not isolated incidents but the manifestations of a coherent, if horrifying, worldview. "Bring the War Home" is not just a historical account; it is a stark reminder of the enduring impact of war on society and the potent undercurrents of extremism that can undermine the fabric of democracy. Through Belew's lens, we gain insight into the origins of the alt-right and are confronted with the uncomfortable reality that the war at home is far from over.