It starts off with Anthony Swofford a Marine in his basement looking over his relics from his action days, his garments, maps, and other memorabilia. He reflects back upon the time he was a soldier and stationed at a base in California. His platoon gets the news about the conflict in Iraq, and the problem with the oil. They are told they will be deployed soon so they rent a bunch of war movies and …showed first 75 words of 1607 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1607 total…still get the feeling of something great. He also uses humor in it and language that we can relate to. I would recommend this book as part of the summer reading list for juniors or seniors as an option, because it is obscene but in a way that opens your eyes. I think at this age it is something you are old enough to read and enjoy. It is a good coming of age story.