A gentle, whimsical, and often hilarious set of 8 short stories. A young man comes of age as he undergoes compulsory military training.
… as the famous last line of the magnificent novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald reminds us, however much we think we have extricated ourselves from the past, or risen above it, we are borne back. Ceaselessly, and inexorably. In many ways, we remain perpetual prisoners of what we thought and saw and experienced as we came of age… (From the Afterword to the book)
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Comments left by reviewers on Amazon
“Ian Patrick writes beautifully” … “a stunning autobiographical account of his experiences as a soldier”
“I highly recommend it” … “Very, very enjoyable reading” … “Quick enjoyable reading” … “a powerful and thought-provoking read” … “The skillful telling of the tales, with their whimsy and wit, leaves one hankering for more”
“Portrayed with honesty, humility and sensitivity we are privy to the transformation of perspective that occurs in the youngster as he reformulates the way he views the society in which he lives and in whose army he is forced to serve.”
“…these stories are hilarious … Think MASH or Catch 22. You will laugh out loud … I loved it.”