Explore the harrowing reality of child torture during the War on Terror in ‘Hearts of Darkness’ by Henry A. Giroux. This powerful book meticulously documents instances of child abuse by American military forces, revealing a dark chapter previously hidden from public view. Giroux critically examines how the normalization of torture under the Bush administration corrupted American values and sanctioned unspeakable acts. Discover the systemic failures, from media complicity to institutional negligence, that allowed such atrocities to occur. ‘Hearts of Darkness’ challenges readers to confront this shameful history and the urgent need to restore democratic culture, making it a vital read for understanding the true cost of war and the fight for human rights.