This book held my interest so much. I was hesitant to read it as the first few pages mad me cry thinking about Kiver and all the other solders leaving our free country and going to Iraq to God only knows what. The book was very informant, funny and also sad. We don't give our military personel enough credit for what they do to help other countries achieve a spark of freedom that we all take for granted. God bless them one and all. Very good book!!