Detail-rich story that keeps the reader engaged

Great introduction to the life of a young man heading to war

Thought-provoking memoir with smiles and tears

Mr. Podlaski is well-known for the accounts of his time served in the Vietnam War. However, this short story allows readers to see the beginning. He shares the emotions of being drafted into the U.S. Army on 2-27-70 and how it impacted not only him but also his family.

If you want to know what these 'soon-to-be soldiers' experienced at the Induction Center, then this book is a good place to start.