The year is 1966. Dean Kohler dreams of making it big with his rock band. Then he gets his draft notice around the same time he receives a national record deal. Dean ships out and finds himself in Qui Nhon, Vietnam serving as a military policeman. Though he sees death and horror, he counts himself lucky that he's not fighting in the front lines. Then his captain orders him to form a rock band. For this musician, these words would help him bring some escape from the terrors of the war. Rock'N'Roll Soldier is one of those books that will haunt you with intense images of war. But it will also show you the power of music and camaraderie during a difficult time. Read more of my review at YABC.
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I'm intrigued, especially since the name of my reading group in the third grade was the Electric Bananas. I will HAVE to read this.