A quick read about the tough choices facing many guys who turned 18 years old during the Vietnam War. I thank my lucky stars that my draft number was a high one. ( )

This story is not what I expected it to be but I was not at all disappointed. Through his protagonist, Kurlansky offers readers an insightful and provocative look at the difficult choices young people had to make during the Vietnam-war area. What do you do when you love your country but your conscience cannot allow you to fight in an unjust war? ( )