This book was written for young people who might have interests in the military as a service or as a career. The author shows the positives and the negatives, as well as indicating who might be best suited for such a life and who might not be. It is also a good read for those who have been there and just like to reminisce the old times. It is good for those who just like military subjects. The reader will go through all emotions to include happiness, sadness, excitement, suspense, deception, trauma and nearly uncontrollable laughter. In other words, it is a good read for just about anyone.