Nineteen year old Ryan Smithson was just a nobody in high school. He decides to become a GI and do something to give back to his country. He really has no idea of what to expect and is frightened going in. The worst part is saying all of his goodbyes. He must go through basic training to become a soldier which he does. He becomes the 19 year-old GI that he wanted to become. He has many encounters with close calls and being on the verge of life and death. Through this book, Smithson tells his readers about his encounters in war from the people there to the bombs bursting around him. He keeps you reading to find out what else happens on his experience in Iraq. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure books and books that keep you interested.