I looooved this book. Though not a military brat, I am a huge fan of a poignant, beautifully written coming of age. And what makes this one so special, is that besides being a funny, fierce observer of human behavior, Bird manages to provide an understanding of how the ties that bind us to our family, our country, our culture, are the kind of ties that torture, tickle and torment us in ways we never imagined. Besides being sensitively told, this book made me laugh out loud. I highly recommend this book.