QUESTIONS FOR JAMIE R. SALAZAR,

AUTHOR of

LEGION OF THE LOST

• Talk a bit about the history of the Foreign Legion.

• Why did you join the French Foreign Legion?

• How does being in the Legion differ from that of being in U.S. Military?

• What is the typical reason that men have for joining the Foreign Legion today?

• Is desertion still common in the Legion and what is the view on it today?

• Is there any danger in you returning to France?

• Do you consider your book to be anti-Legion?

• What are your thoughts about having served in a foreign army, and did you consider yourself a mercenary?

• Do you agree with France’s political stances in the world?

• Considering the political situation with the US in the world, would you join again?

• How long did it take for you to adjust back to civilian life?

• Do they allow women in the Foreign Legion?

• What sorts of benefits do they have after completion of contract?

• What is France’s attitude towards their foreign soldiers?

• Was the Legion at one time really composed of former Nazi SS personnel?

• Are there many Americans serving in the Legion?

• How would you describe a typical legionnaire?

• What type of person does the Legion typically recruit?

• How do you think that you’ve grown from the experience and how has your life changed from it?

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