Matt Young is the author of Eat The Apple, which has been called the “Iliad of the Iraq War.” His memoir received glowing - and not-so-glowing - remarks from critics. The reason for the latter lies in Matt’s vulnerability. Though equipped with the pen, Matt chooses not to write himself as a hero in his own book. Instead, he degrades his existence. Sparring no detail, Matt describes his infidelity toward his then fiancée, his obsession with masturbation, and abuse toward junior Marines.